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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.37, 375.86 and 154.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.37, 375.86 and 154.35 is: 212.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.37 : 375.86 = 154.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.37/375.86 = 154.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.37x = 375.86 × 154.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.37x = 58,011.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,011.34/272.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.99

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