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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.53, 377.44 and 155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.53, 377.44 and 155.50 is: 214.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.53 : 377.44 = 155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.53/377.44 = 155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.53x = 377.44 × 155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.53x = 58,690.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,690.59/273.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.57

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