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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.29, 377.15 and 156.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.29, 377.15 and 156.86 is: 216.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.29 : 377.15 = 156.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.29/377.15 = 156.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.29x = 377.15 × 156.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.29x = 59,159.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,159.75/273.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.47

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