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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.28, 377.11 and 155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.28, 377.11 and 155.27 is: 214.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.28 : 377.11 = 155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.28/377.11 = 155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.28x = 377.11 × 155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.28x = 58,553.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,553.87/273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.26

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