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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.41, 377.29 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.41, 377.29 and 155.39 is: 214.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.41 : 377.29 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.41/377.29 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.41x = 377.29 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.41x = 58,624.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,624.82/273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.42

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