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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.51, 376.10 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.51, 376.10 and 154.54 is: 213.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.51 : 376.10 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.51/376.10 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.51x = 376.10 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.51x = 58,121.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,121.94/272.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.29

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