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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.61, 408.48 and 150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.61, 408.48 and 150.51 is: 225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.61 : 408.48 = 150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.61/408.48 = 150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.61x = 408.48 × 150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.61x = 61,480.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,480.32/272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.52

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