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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.38, 377.24 and 155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.38, 377.24 and 155.36 is: 214.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.38 : 377.24 = 155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.38/377.24 = 155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.38x = 377.24 × 155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.38x = 58,608.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,608.01/273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.38

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