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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.95, 378.07 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.95, 378.07 and 154.32 is: 212.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.95 : 378.07 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.95/378.07 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.95x = 378.07 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.95x = 58,343.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,343.76/273.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.97

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