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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.65, 376.29 and 156.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.65, 376.29 and 156.23 is: 215.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.65 : 376.29 = 156.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.65/376.29 = 156.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.65x = 376.29 × 156.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.65x = 58,787.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,787.01/272.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.62

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