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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.07, 408.41 and 150.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.07, 408.41 and 150.63 is: 226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.07 : 408.41 = 150.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.07/408.41 = 150.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.07x = 408.41 × 150.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.07x = 61,518.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,518.05/272.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.11

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