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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.63, 376.25 and 156.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.63, 376.25 and 156.21 is: 215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.63 : 376.25 = 156.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.63/376.25 = 156.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.63x = 376.25 × 156.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.63x = 58,774.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,774.01/272.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.58

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