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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.25, 378.46 and 156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.25, 378.46 and 156.22 is: 215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.25 : 378.46 = 156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.25/378.46 = 156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.25x = 378.46 × 156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.25x = 59,123.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,123.81/274.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.58

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