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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.49, 408.43 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.49, 408.43 and 150.59 is: 225.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.49 : 408.43 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.49/408.43 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.49x = 408.43 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.49x = 61,503.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,503.43/272.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.71

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