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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.05, 378.20 and 157.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.05, 378.20 and 157.62 is: 217.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.05 : 378.20 = 157.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.05/378.20 = 157.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.05x = 378.20 × 157.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.05x = 59,611.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,611.10/274.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.52

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