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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.34, 375.87 and 155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.34, 375.87 and 155.94 is: 215.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.34 : 375.87 = 155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.34/375.87 = 155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.34x = 375.87 × 155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.34x = 58,613.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,613.17/272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.22

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