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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.44, 377.33 and 155.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.44, 377.33 and 155.42 is: 214.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.44 : 377.33 = 155.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.44/377.33 = 155.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.44x = 377.33 × 155.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.44x = 58,643.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,643.38/273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.46

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