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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.68, 376.25 and 156.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.68, 376.25 and 156.22 is: 215.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.68 : 376.25 = 156.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.68/376.25 = 156.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.68x = 376.25 × 156.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.68x = 58,777.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,777.78/272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.56

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