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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.81, 375.11 and 155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.81, 375.11 and 155.38 is: 214.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.81 : 375.11 = 155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.81/375.11 = 155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.81x = 375.11 × 155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.81x = 58,284.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,284.59/271.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.43

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