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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.10, 375.42 and 155.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.10, 375.42 and 155.64 is: 214.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.10 : 375.42 = 155.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.10/375.42 = 155.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.10x = 375.42 × 155.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.10x = 58,430.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,430.37/272.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.74

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