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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.48, 374.58 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.48, 374.58 and 155.08 is: 213.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.48 : 374.58 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.48/374.58 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.48x = 374.58 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.48x = 58,089.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,089.87/271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.97

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