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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.43, 408.14 and 150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.43, 408.14 and 150.60 is: 225.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.43 : 408.14 = 150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.43/408.14 = 150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.43x = 408.14 × 150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.43x = 61,465.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,465.88/272.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.62

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