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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.46, 377.36 and 155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.46, 377.36 and 155.44 is: 214.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.46 : 377.36 = 155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.46/377.36 = 155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.46x = 377.36 × 155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.46x = 58,654.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,654.17/273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.49

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