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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.72, 408.75 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.72, 408.75 and 151.08 is: 226.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.72 : 408.75 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.72/408.75 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.72x = 408.75 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.72x = 61,753.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,753.95/272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.44

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