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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.92, 378.02 and 157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.92, 378.02 and 157.52 is: 217.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.92 : 378.02 = 157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.92/378.02 = 157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.92x = 378.02 × 157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.92x = 59,545.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,545.71/273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.38

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