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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.30, 378.57 and 157.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.30, 378.57 and 157.84 is: 217.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.30 : 378.57 = 157.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.30/378.57 = 157.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.30x = 378.57 × 157.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.30x = 59,753.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,753.49/274.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.84

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