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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.70, 408.56 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.70, 408.56 and 150.75 is: 225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.70 : 408.56 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.70/408.56 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.70x = 408.56 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.70x = 61,589.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,589.67/272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.85

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