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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.88, 377.96 and 157.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.88, 377.96 and 157.48 is: 217.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.88 : 377.96 = 157.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.88/377.96 = 157.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.88x = 377.96 × 157.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.88x = 59,521.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,521.14/273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.33

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