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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.97, 375.32 and 155.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.97, 375.32 and 155.54 is: 214.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.97 : 375.32 = 155.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.97/375.32 = 155.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.97x = 375.32 × 155.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.97x = 58,377.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,377.27/271.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.65

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