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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.35, 377.14 and 155.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.35, 377.14 and 155.31 is: 214.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.35 : 377.14 = 155.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.35/377.14 = 155.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.35x = 377.14 × 155.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.35x = 58,573.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,573.61/273.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.28

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