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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.07, 378.23 and 156.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.07, 378.23 and 156.06 is: 215.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.07 : 378.23 = 156.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.07/378.23 = 156.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.07x = 378.23 × 156.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.07x = 59,025.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,025.79/274.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.37

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