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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.38, 377.32 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.38, 377.32 and 157 is: 216.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.38 : 377.32 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.38/377.32 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.38x = 377.32 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.38x = 59,239.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,239.24/273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.69

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