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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.69, 376.31 and 154.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.69, 376.31 and 154.66 is: 213.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.69 : 376.31 = 154.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.69/376.31 = 154.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.69x = 376.31 × 154.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.69x = 58,200.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,200.10/272.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.43

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