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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.11, 407.89 and 150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.11, 407.89 and 150.34 is: 225.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.11 : 407.89 = 150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.11/407.89 = 150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.11x = 407.89 × 150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.11x = 61,322.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,322.18/272.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.36

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