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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.08, 375.48 and 155.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.08, 375.48 and 155.62 is: 214.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.08 : 375.48 = 155.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.08/375.48 = 155.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.08x = 375.48 × 155.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.08x = 58,432.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,432.20/272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.76

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