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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.68, 377.68 and 157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.68, 377.68 and 157.28 is: 217.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.68 : 377.68 = 157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.68/377.68 = 157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.68x = 377.68 × 157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.68x = 59,401.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,401.51/273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.05

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