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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.27, 407.82 and 143.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.27, 407.82 and 143.75 is: 215.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.27 : 407.82 = 143.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.27/407.82 = 143.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.27x = 407.82 × 143.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.27x = 58,624.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,624.13/272.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.32

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