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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.07, 376.83 and 156.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.07, 376.83 and 156.63 is: 216.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.07 : 376.83 = 156.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.07/376.83 = 156.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.07x = 376.83 × 156.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.07x = 59,022.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,022.88/273.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.15

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