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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.58, 409.04 and 150.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.58, 409.04 and 150.93 is: 226.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.58 : 409.04 = 150.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.58/409.04 = 150.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.58x = 409.04 × 150.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.58x = 61,734.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,734.28/272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.48

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