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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.91, 379.28 and 156.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.91, 379.28 and 156.88 is: 216.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.91 : 379.28 = 156.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.91/379.28 = 156.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.91x = 379.28 × 156.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.91x = 59,499.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,499.71/274.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.43

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