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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.44, 375.86 and 155.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.44, 375.86 and 155.94 is: 215.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.44 : 375.86 = 155.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.44/375.86 = 155.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.44x = 375.86 × 155.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.44x = 58,611.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,611.61/272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.14

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