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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.01, 376.72 and 154.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.01, 376.72 and 154.97 is: 213.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.01 : 376.72 = 154.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.01/376.72 = 154.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.01x = 376.72 × 154.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.01x = 58,380.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,380.30/273.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.84

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