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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.89, 375.23 and 155.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.89, 375.23 and 155.45 is: 214.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.89 : 375.23 = 155.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.89/375.23 = 155.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.89x = 375.23 × 155.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.89x = 58,330.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,330.83/271.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.54

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