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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.89, 375.18 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.89, 375.18 and 155.46 is: 214.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.89 : 375.18 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.89/375.18 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.89x = 375.18 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.89x = 58,325.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,325.48/271.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.52

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