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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.02, 375.38 and 147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.02, 375.38 and 147.68 is: 203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.02 : 375.38 = 147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.02/375.38 = 147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.02x = 375.38 × 147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.02x = 55,435.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,435.83/272.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.79

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