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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.26, 375.59 and 155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.26, 375.59 and 155.75 is: 214.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.26 : 375.59 = 155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.26/375.59 = 155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.26x = 375.59 × 155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.26x = 58,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,497.36/272.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.86

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