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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.46, 375.98 and 156.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.46, 375.98 and 156.03 is: 215.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.46 : 375.98 = 156.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.46/375.98 = 156.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.46x = 375.98 × 156.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.46x = 58,664.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,664.16/272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.31

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