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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.22, 377 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.22, 377 and 156.76 is: 216.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.22 : 377 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.22/377 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.22x = 377 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.22x = 59,098.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,098.52/273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.30

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