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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.64, 376.15 and 154.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.64, 376.15 and 154.59 is: 213.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.64 : 376.15 = 154.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.64/376.15 = 154.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.64x = 376.15 × 154.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.64x = 58,150.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,150.05/272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.29

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