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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.53, 408.49 and 150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.53, 408.49 and 150.62 is: 225.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.53 : 408.49 = 150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.53/408.49 = 150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.53x = 408.49 × 150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.53x = 61,526.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,526.76/272.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.76

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