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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.71, 377.70 and 154.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.71, 377.70 and 154.07 is: 212.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.71 : 377.70 = 154.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.71/377.70 = 154.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.71x = 377.70 × 154.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.71x = 58,192.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,192.24/273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.61

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