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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.09, 375.50 and 154.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.09, 375.50 and 154.10 is: 212.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.09 : 375.50 = 154.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.09/375.50 = 154.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.09x = 375.50 × 154.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.09x = 57,865.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,865.87/272.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.67

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