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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.70, 374.89 and 155.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.70, 374.89 and 155.30 is: 214.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.70 : 374.89 = 155.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.70/374.89 = 155.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.70x = 374.89 × 155.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.70x = 58,220.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,220.42/271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.28

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