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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.89, 379.37 and 156.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.89, 379.37 and 156.81 is: 216.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.89 : 379.37 = 156.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.89/379.37 = 156.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.89x = 379.37 × 156.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.89x = 59,488.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,488.23/274.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.41

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