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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.57, 376.15 and 154.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.57, 376.15 and 154.55 is: 213.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.57 : 376.15 = 154.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.57/376.15 = 154.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.57x = 376.15 × 154.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.57x = 58,133.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,133.98/272.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.28

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