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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.79, 377.87 and 155.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.79, 377.87 and 155.77 is: 214.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.79 : 377.87 = 155.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.79/377.87 = 155.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.79x = 377.87 × 155.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.79x = 58,860.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,860.81/273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.99

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