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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.13, 376.94 and 156.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.13, 376.94 and 156.71 is: 216.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.13 : 376.94 = 156.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.13/376.94 = 156.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.13x = 376.94 × 156.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.13x = 59,070.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,070.27/273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.27

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