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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.38, 375.79 and 154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.38, 375.79 and 154.34 is: 212.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.38 : 375.79 = 154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.38/375.79 = 154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.38x = 375.79 × 154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.38x = 57,997.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,997.16/272.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.93

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