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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.19, 377 and 156.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.19, 377 and 156.82 is: 216.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.19 : 377 = 156.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.19/377 = 156.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.19x = 377 × 156.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.19x = 59,121.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,121.14/273.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.41

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