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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.50, 377.45 and 157.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.50, 377.45 and 157.09 is: 216.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.50 : 377.45 = 157.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.50/377.45 = 157.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.50x = 377.45 × 157.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.50x = 59,293.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,293.62/273.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.80

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