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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.48, 377.37 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.48, 377.37 and 155.46 is: 214.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.48 : 377.37 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.48/377.37 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.48x = 377.37 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.48x = 58,665.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,665.94/273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.52

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