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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.20, 407.58 and 143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.20, 407.58 and 143.56 is: 214.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.20 : 407.58 = 143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.20/407.58 = 143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.20x = 407.58 × 143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.20x = 58,512.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,512.18/272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.96

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