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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.82, 377.86 and 157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.82, 377.86 and 157.38 is: 217.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.82 : 377.86 = 157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.82/377.86 = 157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.82x = 377.86 × 157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.82x = 59,467.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,467.61/273.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.18

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