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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.09, 375.50 and 155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.09, 375.50 and 155.66 is: 214.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.09 : 375.50 = 155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.09/375.50 = 155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.09x = 375.50 × 155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.09x = 58,448.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,448.84/272.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.81

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