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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.60, 377.52 and 157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.60, 377.52 and 157.12 is: 216.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.60 : 377.52 = 157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.60/377.52 = 157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.60x = 377.52 × 157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.60x = 59,315.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,315.94/273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.80

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