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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.74, 376.38 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.74, 376.38 and 154.71 is: 213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.74 : 376.38 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.74/376.38 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.74x = 376.38 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.74x = 58,229.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,229.75/272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.50

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