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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.46, 378.71 and 156.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.46, 378.71 and 156.43 is: 215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.46 : 378.71 = 156.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.46/378.71 = 156.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.46x = 378.71 × 156.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.46x = 59,241.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,241.88/274.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.85

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