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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.17, 376.96 and 155.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.17, 376.96 and 155.14 is: 214.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.17 : 376.96 = 155.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.17/376.96 = 155.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.17x = 376.96 × 155.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.17x = 58,481.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,481.12/273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.08

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