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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.31, 377.08 and 155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.31, 377.08 and 155.27 is: 214.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.31 : 377.08 = 155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.31/377.08 = 155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.31x = 377.08 × 155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.31x = 58,549.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,549.77/273.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.22

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