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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.28, 377.08 and 156.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.28, 377.08 and 156.84 is: 216.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.28 : 377.08 = 156.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.28/377.08 = 156.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.28x = 377.08 × 156.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.28x = 59,141.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,141.23/273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.41

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