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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.88, 375.24 and 155.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.88, 375.24 and 155.42 is: 214.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.88 : 375.24 = 155.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.88/375.24 = 155.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.88x = 375.24 × 155.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.88x = 58,319.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,319.80/271.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.51

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