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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.63, 376.21 and 154.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.63, 376.21 and 154.60 is: 213.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.63 : 376.21 = 154.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.63/376.21 = 154.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.63x = 376.21 × 154.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.63x = 58,162.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,162.07/272.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.34

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