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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.49, 407.90 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.49, 407.90 and 150.38 is: 225.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.49 : 407.90 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.49/407.90 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.49x = 407.90 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.49x = 61,340.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,340.00/272.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.11

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