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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.18, 375.60 and 155.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.18, 375.60 and 155.78 is: 214.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.18 : 375.60 = 155.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.18/375.60 = 155.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.18x = 375.60 × 155.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.18x = 58,510.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,510.97/272.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.97

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