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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.77, 377.85 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.77, 377.85 and 155.76 is: 214.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.77 : 377.85 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.77/377.85 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.77x = 377.85 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.77x = 58,853.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,853.92/273.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.98

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