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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.14, 375.58 and 155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.14, 375.58 and 155.72 is: 214.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.14 : 375.58 = 155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.14/375.58 = 155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.14x = 375.58 × 155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.14x = 58,485.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,485.32/272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.91

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