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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.38, 378.58 and 156.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.38, 378.58 and 156.34 is: 215.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.38 : 378.58 = 156.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.38/378.58 = 156.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.38x = 378.58 × 156.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.38x = 59,187.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,187.20/274.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.71

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