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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.50, 376.08 and 156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.50, 376.08 and 156.10 is: 215.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.50 : 376.08 = 156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.50/376.08 = 156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.50x = 376.08 × 156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.50x = 58,706.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,706.09/272.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.44

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