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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.53, 408.80 and 150.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.53, 408.80 and 150.74 is: 226.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.53 : 408.80 = 150.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.53/408.80 = 150.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.53x = 408.80 × 150.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.53x = 61,622.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,622.51/272.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.11

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