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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.52, 375.96 and 156.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.52, 375.96 and 156.12 is: 215.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.52 : 375.96 = 156.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.52/375.96 = 156.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.52x = 375.96 × 156.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.52x = 58,694.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,694.88/272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.38

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