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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.65, 378.98 and 156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.65, 378.98 and 156.62 is: 216.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.65 : 378.98 = 156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.65/378.98 = 156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.65x = 378.98 × 156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.65x = 59,353.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,353.17/274.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.10

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