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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.54, 408.93 and 101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.54, 408.93 and 101.50 is: 152.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.54 : 408.93 = 101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.54/408.93 = 101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.54x = 408.93 × 101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.54x = 41,506.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,506.40/272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.29

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