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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.82, 377.77 and 157.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.82, 377.77 and 157.31 is: 217.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.82 : 377.77 = 157.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.82/377.77 = 157.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.82x = 377.77 × 157.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.82x = 59,427.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,427.00/273.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.03

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