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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.54, 374.73 and 155.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.54, 374.73 and 155.10 is: 214.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.54 : 374.73 = 155.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.54/374.73 = 155.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.54x = 374.73 × 155.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.54x = 58,119.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,119.85/271.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.04

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