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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.08, 375.46 and 147.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.08, 375.46 and 147.73 is: 203.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.08 : 375.46 = 147.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.08/375.46 = 147.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.08x = 375.46 × 147.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.08x = 55,467.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,467.79/272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.87

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