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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.38, 408.75 and 101.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.38, 408.75 and 101.38 is: 152.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.38 : 408.75 = 101.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.38/408.75 = 101.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.38x = 408.75 × 101.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.38x = 41,436.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,436.52/272.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.13

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