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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.08, 378.22 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.08, 378.22 and 156.08 is: 215.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.08 : 378.22 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.08/378.22 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.08x = 378.22 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.08x = 59,031.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,031.30/274.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.38

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