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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.98, 375.36 and 155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.98, 375.36 and 155.56 is: 214.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.98 : 375.36 = 155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.98/375.36 = 155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.98x = 375.36 × 155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.98x = 58,391.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,391.00/271.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.69

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