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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.27, 377.14 and 155.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.27, 377.14 and 155.29 is: 214.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.27 : 377.14 = 155.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.27/377.14 = 155.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.27x = 377.14 × 155.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.27x = 58,566.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,566.07/273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.32

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