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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.22, 408.15 and 143.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.22, 408.15 and 143.70 is: 215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.22 : 408.15 = 143.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.22/408.15 = 143.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.22x = 408.15 × 143.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.22x = 58,651.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,651.16/272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.45

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