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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.51, 377.45 and 155.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.51, 377.45 and 155.49 is: 214.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.51 : 377.45 = 155.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.51/377.45 = 155.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.51x = 377.45 × 155.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.51x = 58,690.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,690.18/273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.58

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