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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.68, 376.30 and 154.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.68, 376.30 and 154.65 is: 213.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.68 : 376.30 = 154.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.68/376.30 = 154.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.68x = 376.30 × 154.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.68x = 58,194.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,194.47/272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.41

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