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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.37, 408.32 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.37, 408.32 and 101.25 is: 151.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.37 : 408.32 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.37/408.32 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.37x = 408.32 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.37x = 41,341.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,341.89/272.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.79

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