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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.61, 376.22 and 156.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.61, 376.22 and 156.21 is: 215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.61 : 376.22 = 156.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.61/376.22 = 156.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.61x = 376.22 × 156.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.61x = 58,768.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,768.55/272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.58

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