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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.91, 377.90 and 155.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.91, 377.90 and 155.87 is: 215.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.91 : 377.90 = 155.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.91/377.90 = 155.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.91x = 377.90 × 155.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.91x = 58,903.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,903.27/273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.05

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