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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.47, 376.02 and 154.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.47, 376.02 and 154.45 is: 213.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.47 : 376.02 = 154.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.47/376.02 = 154.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.47x = 376.02 × 154.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.47x = 58,076.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,076.29/272.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.15

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