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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.16, 375.58 and 147.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.16, 375.58 and 147.82 is: 203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.16 : 375.58 = 147.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.16/375.58 = 147.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.16x = 375.58 × 147.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.16x = 55,516.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,516.93/272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.99

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