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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.09, 376.84 and 155.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.09, 376.84 and 155.09 is: 214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.09 : 376.84 = 155.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.09/376.84 = 155.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.09x = 376.84 × 155.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.09x = 58,444.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,444.12/273.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.01

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