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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.36, 375.87 and 155.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.36, 375.87 and 155.90 is: 215.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.36 : 375.87 = 155.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.36/375.87 = 155.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.36x = 375.87 × 155.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.36x = 58,596.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,596.25/272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.15

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