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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.74, 376.41 and 156.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.74, 376.41 and 156.34 is: 215.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.74 : 376.41 = 156.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.74/376.41 = 156.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.74x = 376.41 × 156.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.74x = 58,847.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,847.94/272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.77

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