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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.55, 409.00 and 157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.55, 409.00 and 157.22 is: 235.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.55 : 409.00 = 157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.55/409.00 = 157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.55x = 409.00 × 157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.55x = 64,304.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,304.67/272.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.93

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