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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.00, 407.30 and 150.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.00, 407.30 and 150.10 is: 224.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.00 : 407.30 = 150.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.00/407.30 = 150.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.00x = 407.30 × 150.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.00x = 61,133.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,133.96/272.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.76

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