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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.59, 374.74 and 155.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.59, 374.74 and 155.13 is: 214.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.59 : 374.74 = 155.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.59/374.74 = 155.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.59x = 374.74 × 155.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.59x = 58,133.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,133.42/271.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.05

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