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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.68, 408.78 and 150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.68, 408.78 and 150.90 is: 226.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.68 : 408.78 = 150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.68/408.78 = 150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.68x = 408.78 × 150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.68x = 61,684.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,684.90/272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.22

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