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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.72, 374.99 and 155.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.72, 374.99 and 155.29 is: 214.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.72 : 374.99 = 155.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.72/374.99 = 155.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.72x = 374.99 × 155.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.72x = 58,229.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,229.55/271.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.30

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