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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.72, 408.54 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.72, 408.54 and 151.04 is: 226.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.72 : 408.54 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.72/408.54 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.72x = 408.54 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.72x = 61,705.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,705.88/272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.26

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