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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.42, 407.76 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.42, 407.76 and 150.38 is: 225.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.42 : 407.76 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.42/407.76 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.42x = 407.76 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.42x = 61,318.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,318.95/272.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.09

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