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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.14, 376.91 and 155.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.14, 376.91 and 155.12 is: 214.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.14 : 376.91 = 155.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.14/376.91 = 155.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.14x = 376.91 × 155.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.14x = 58,463.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,463.62/273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.05

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