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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.14, 378.33 and 157.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.14, 378.33 and 157.72 is: 217.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.14 : 378.33 = 157.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.14/378.33 = 157.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.14x = 378.33 × 157.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.14x = 59,670.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,670.21/274.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.66

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