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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.63, 377.60 and 157.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.63, 377.60 and 157.27 is: 217.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.63 : 377.60 = 157.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.63/377.60 = 157.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.63x = 377.60 × 157.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.63x = 59,385.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,385.15/273.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.03

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