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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.39, 375.84 and 154.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.39, 375.84 and 154.36 is: 212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.39 : 375.84 = 154.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.39/375.84 = 154.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.39x = 375.84 × 154.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.39x = 58,013.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,013.45/272.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.98

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