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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.31, 377.12 and 155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.31, 377.12 and 155.28 is: 214.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.31 : 377.12 = 155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.31/377.12 = 155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.31x = 377.12 × 155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.31x = 58,561.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,561.00/273.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.27

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