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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.63, 374.87 and 155.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.63, 374.87 and 155.21 is: 214.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.63 : 374.87 = 155.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.63/374.87 = 155.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.63x = 374.87 × 155.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.63x = 58,182.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,182.80/271.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.20

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