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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.90, 377.94 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.90, 377.94 and 155.88 is: 215.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.90 : 377.94 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.90/377.94 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.90x = 377.94 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.90x = 58,913.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,913.29/273.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.09

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