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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.80, 375.12 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.80, 375.12 and 155.34 is: 214.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.80 : 375.12 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.80/375.12 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.80x = 375.12 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.80x = 58,271.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,271.14/271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.39

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