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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.77, 376.50 and 156.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.77, 376.50 and 156.40 is: 215.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.77 : 376.50 = 156.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.77/376.50 = 156.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.77x = 376.50 × 156.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.77x = 58,884.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,884.60/272.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.88

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