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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.63, 379.00 and 156.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.63, 379.00 and 156.64 is: 216.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.63 : 379.00 = 156.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.63/379.00 = 156.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.63x = 379.00 × 156.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.63x = 59,363.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,363.88/274.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.16

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