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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.13, 407.67 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.13, 407.67 and 150.48 is: 225.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.13 : 407.67 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.13/407.67 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.13x = 407.67 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.13x = 61,346.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,346.18/272.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.43

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