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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.13, 375.54 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.13, 375.54 and 154.08 is: 212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.13 : 375.54 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.13/375.54 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.13x = 375.54 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.13x = 57,863.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,863.20/272.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.63

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