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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.03, 375.41 and 154.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.03, 375.41 and 154.00 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.03 : 375.41 = 154.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.03/375.41 = 154.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.03x = 375.41 × 154.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.03x = 57,810.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,810.49/272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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