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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.25, 378.49 and 157.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.25, 378.49 and 157.84 is: 217.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.25 : 378.49 = 157.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.25/378.49 = 157.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.25x = 378.49 × 157.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.25x = 59,740.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,740.86/274.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.83

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