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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.14, 376.98 and 156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.14, 376.98 and 156.74 is: 216.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.14 : 376.98 = 156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.14/376.98 = 156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.14x = 376.98 × 156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.14x = 59,087.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,087.85/273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.33

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