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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.25, 377.13 and 156.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.25, 377.13 and 156.88 is: 216.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.25 : 377.13 = 156.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.25/377.13 = 156.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.25x = 377.13 × 156.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.25x = 59,164.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,164.15/273.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.52

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