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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.62, 407.90 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.62, 407.90 and 150.96 is: 225.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.62 : 407.90 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.62/407.90 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.62x = 407.90 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.62x = 61,577.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,577.85/272.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.88

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