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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.49, 377.43 and 155.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.49, 377.43 and 155.47 is: 214.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.49 : 377.43 = 155.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.49/377.43 = 155.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.49x = 377.43 × 155.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.49x = 58,678.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,678.10/273.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.55

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