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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.72, 376.29 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.72, 376.29 and 154.68 is: 213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.72 : 376.29 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.72/376.29 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.72x = 376.29 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.72x = 58,203.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,203.13/272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.42

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