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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.75, 377.82 and 157.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.75, 377.82 and 157.29 is: 217.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.75 : 377.82 = 157.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.75/377.82 = 157.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.75x = 377.82 × 157.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.75x = 59,427.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,427.31/273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.09

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