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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.19, 377.02 and 155.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.19, 377.02 and 155.17 is: 214.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.19 : 377.02 = 155.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.19/377.02 = 155.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.19x = 377.02 × 155.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.19x = 58,501.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,501.25/273.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.14

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