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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.73, 381.92 and 157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.73, 381.92 and 157.11 is: 216.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.73 : 381.92 = 157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.73/381.92 = 157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.73x = 381.92 × 157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.73x = 60,003.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,003.45/276.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.83

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