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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.03, 376.69 and 154.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.03, 376.69 and 154.99 is: 213.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.03 : 376.69 = 154.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.03/376.69 = 154.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.03x = 376.69 × 154.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.03x = 58,383.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,383.56/273.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.84

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