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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.35, 375.84 and 155.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.35, 375.84 and 155.91 is: 215.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.35 : 375.84 = 155.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.35/375.84 = 155.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.35x = 375.84 × 155.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.35x = 58,596.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,596.43/272.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.16

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