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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.23, 375.72 and 154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.23, 375.72 and 154.25 is: 212.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.23 : 375.72 = 154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.23/375.72 = 154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.23x = 375.72 × 154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.23x = 57,955.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,955.17/272.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.89

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