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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.02, 376.80 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.02, 376.80 and 156.56 is: 216.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.02 : 376.80 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.02/376.80 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.02x = 376.80 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.02x = 58,991.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,991.81/273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.07

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