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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.23, 375.64 and 155.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.23, 375.64 and 155.80 is: 214.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.23 : 375.64 = 155.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.23/375.64 = 155.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.23x = 375.64 × 155.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.23x = 58,524.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,524.71/272.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.98

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