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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.43, 378.72 and 156.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.43, 378.72 and 156.39 is: 215.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.43 : 378.72 = 156.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.43/378.72 = 156.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.43x = 378.72 × 156.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.43x = 59,228.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,228.02/274.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.83

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