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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.28, 375.82 and 155.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.28, 375.82 and 155.86 is: 215.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.28 : 375.82 = 155.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.28/375.82 = 155.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.28x = 375.82 × 155.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.28x = 58,575.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,575.31/272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.13

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