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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.90, 377.98 and 157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.90, 377.98 and 157.46 is: 217.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.90 : 377.98 = 157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.90/377.98 = 157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.90x = 377.98 × 157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.90x = 59,516.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,516.73/273.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.29

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