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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.95, 379.43 and 156.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.95, 379.43 and 156.93 is: 216.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.95 : 379.43 = 156.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.95/379.43 = 156.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.95x = 379.43 × 156.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.95x = 59,542.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,542.05/274.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.56

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