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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.27, 375.63 and 154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.27, 375.63 and 154.23 is: 212.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.27 : 375.63 = 154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.27/375.63 = 154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.27x = 375.63 × 154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.27x = 57,931.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,931.92/272.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.78

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