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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.78, 376.41 and 156.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.78, 376.41 and 156.35 is: 215.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.78 : 376.41 = 156.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.78/376.41 = 156.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.78x = 376.41 × 156.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.78x = 58,849.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,849.82/272.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.74

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