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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.76, 376.32 and 156.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.76, 376.32 and 156.28 is: 215.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.76 : 376.32 = 156.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.76/376.32 = 156.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.76x = 376.32 × 156.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.76x = 58,811.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,811.29/272.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.62

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