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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.90, 375.24 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.90, 375.24 and 155.48 is: 214.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.90 : 375.24 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.90/375.24 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.90x = 375.24 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.90x = 58,342.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,342.32/271.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.57

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