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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.94, 377.94 and 157.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.94, 377.94 and 157.44 is: 217.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.94 : 377.94 = 157.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.94/377.94 = 157.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.94x = 377.94 × 157.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.94x = 59,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,500.98/273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.20

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