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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.92, 378 and 157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.92, 378 and 157.46 is: 217.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.92 : 378 = 157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.92/378 = 157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.92x = 378 × 157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.92x = 59,519.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,519.88/273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.29

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