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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.01, 378 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.01, 378 and 157.50 is: 217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.01 : 378 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.01/378 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.01x = 378 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.01x = 59,535
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,535/274.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.28

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