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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.32, 378.52 and 156.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.32, 378.52 and 156.29 is: 215.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.32 : 378.52 = 156.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.32/378.52 = 156.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.32x = 378.52 × 156.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.32x = 59,156.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,156.61/274.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.65

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