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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.73, 409.09 and 157.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.73, 409.09 and 157.09 is: 235.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.73 : 409.09 = 157.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.73/409.09 = 157.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.73x = 409.09 × 157.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.73x = 64,263.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,263.37/272.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.63

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