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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.11, 376.90 and 155.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.11, 376.90 and 155.07 is: 214.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.11 : 376.90 = 155.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.11/376.90 = 155.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.11x = 376.90 × 155.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.11x = 58,444.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,444.55/273.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.00

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