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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.71, 374.95 and 155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.71, 374.95 and 155.28 is: 214.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.71 : 374.95 = 155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.71/374.95 = 155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.71x = 374.95 × 155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.71x = 58,219.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,219.97/271.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.27

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