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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.45, 375.86 and 156.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.45, 375.86 and 156.02 is: 215.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.45 : 375.86 = 156.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.45/375.86 = 156.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.45x = 375.86 × 156.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.45x = 58,640.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,640.19/272.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.23

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