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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.85, 377.90 and 157.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.85, 377.90 and 157.41 is: 217.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.85 : 377.90 = 157.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.85/377.90 = 157.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.85x = 377.90 × 157.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.85x = 59,485.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,485.24/273.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.22

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