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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.57, 376.11 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.57, 376.11 and 156.15 is: 215.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.57 : 376.11 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.57/376.11 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.57x = 376.11 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.57x = 58,729.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,729.58/272.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.47

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