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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.31, 378.54 and 156.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.31, 378.54 and 156.27 is: 215.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.31 : 378.54 = 156.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.31/378.54 = 156.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.31x = 378.54 × 156.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.31x = 59,155.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,155.87/274.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.65

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