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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.39, 377.34 and 157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.39, 377.34 and 157.02 is: 216.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.39 : 377.34 = 157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.39/377.34 = 157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.39x = 377.34 × 157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.39x = 59,249.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,249.93/273.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.72

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