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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.50, 376.07 and 156.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.50, 376.07 and 156.09 is: 215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.50 : 376.07 = 156.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.50/376.07 = 156.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.50x = 376.07 × 156.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.50x = 58,700.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,700.77/272.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.42

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