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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.73, 376.32 and 156.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.73, 376.32 and 156.30 is: 215.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.73 : 376.32 = 156.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.73/376.32 = 156.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.73x = 376.32 × 156.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.73x = 58,818.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,818.82/272.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.67

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