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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.95, 375.29 and 155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.95, 375.29 and 155.50 is: 214.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.95 : 375.29 = 155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.95/375.29 = 155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.95x = 375.29 × 155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.95x = 58,357.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,357.60/271.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.59

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