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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.58, 409.14 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.58, 409.14 and 150.72 is: 226.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.58 : 409.14 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.58/409.14 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.58x = 409.14 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.58x = 61,665.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,665.58/272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.23

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