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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.34, 409.13 and 157.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.34, 409.13 and 157.06 is: 235.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.34 : 409.13 = 157.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.34/409.13 = 157.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.34x = 409.13 × 157.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.34x = 64,260.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,260.31/272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.96

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