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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.50, 376.05 and 156.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.50, 376.05 and 156.14 is: 215.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.50 : 376.05 = 156.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.50/376.05 = 156.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.50x = 376.05 × 156.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.50x = 58,716.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,716.45/272.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.47

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