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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.32, 375.74 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.32, 375.74 and 155.88 is: 215.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.32 : 375.74 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.32/375.74 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.32x = 375.74 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.32x = 58,570.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,570.35/272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.08

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