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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.91, 375.27 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.91, 375.27 and 155.48 is: 214.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.91 : 375.27 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.91/375.27 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.91x = 375.27 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.91x = 58,346.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,346.98/271.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.58

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