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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.96, 378.02 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.96, 378.02 and 157.50 is: 217.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.96 : 378.02 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.96/378.02 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.96x = 378.02 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.96x = 59,538.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,538.15/273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.32

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