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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.14, 375.55 and 147.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.14, 375.55 and 147.80 is: 203.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.14 : 375.55 = 147.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.14/375.55 = 147.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.14x = 375.55 × 147.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.14x = 55,503.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,503.67/272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.95

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