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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.36, 377.25 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.36, 377.25 and 155.34 is: 214.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.36 : 377.25 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.36/377.25 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.36x = 377.25 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.36x = 58,602.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,602.02/273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.38

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