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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.25, 375.71 and 155.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.25, 375.71 and 155.81 is: 215.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.25 : 375.71 = 155.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.25/375.71 = 155.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.25x = 375.71 × 155.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.25x = 58,539.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,539.54/272.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.02

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