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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.09, 408.40 and 150.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.09, 408.40 and 150.41 is: 225.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.09 : 408.40 = 150.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.09/408.40 = 150.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.09x = 408.40 × 150.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.09x = 61,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,427.44/272.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.76

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