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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.44, 378.63 and 157.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.44, 378.63 and 157.94 is: 217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.44 : 378.63 = 157.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.44/378.63 = 157.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.44x = 378.63 × 157.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.44x = 59,800.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,800.82/274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.90

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