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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.69, 377.64 and 157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.69, 377.64 and 157.28 is: 217.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.69 : 377.64 = 157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.69/377.64 = 157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.69x = 377.64 × 157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.69x = 59,393.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,393.33/273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.01

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