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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.39, 378.74 and 157.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.39, 378.74 and 157.99 is: 218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.39 : 378.74 = 157.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.39/378.74 = 157.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.39x = 378.74 × 157.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.39x = 59,836.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,836.34/274.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.07

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