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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.20, 375.64 and 147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.20, 375.64 and 147.86 is: 204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.20 : 375.64 = 147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.20/375.64 = 147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.20x = 375.64 × 147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.20x = 55,542.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,542.61/272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.05

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