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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.37, 375.85 and 154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.37, 375.85 and 154.34 is: 212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.37 : 375.85 = 154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.37/375.85 = 154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.37x = 375.85 × 154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.37x = 58,008.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,008.69/272.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.98

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