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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.37, 378.59 and 157.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.37, 378.59 and 157.94 is: 217.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.37 : 378.59 = 157.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.37/378.59 = 157.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.37x = 378.59 × 157.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.37x = 59,793.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,793.71/274.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.93

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