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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.58, 408.94 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.58, 408.94 and 150.78 is: 226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.58 : 408.94 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.58/408.94 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.58x = 408.94 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.58x = 61,659.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,659.97/272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.21

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