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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.48, 378.81 and 156.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.48, 378.81 and 156.49 is: 215.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.48 : 378.81 = 156.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.48/378.81 = 156.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.48x = 378.81 × 156.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.48x = 59,279.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,279.03/274.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.97

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