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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.09, 378.19 and 157.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.09, 378.19 and 157.63 is: 217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.09 : 378.19 = 157.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.09/378.19 = 157.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.09x = 378.19 × 157.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.09x = 59,614.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,614.09/274.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.50

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