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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.80, 375.05 and 155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.80, 375.05 and 155.36 is: 214.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.80 : 375.05 = 155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.80/375.05 = 155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.80x = 375.05 × 155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.80x = 58,265.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,265.12/271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.37

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