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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.78, 409.20 and 101.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.78, 409.20 and 101.78 is: 152.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.78 : 409.20 = 101.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.78/409.20 = 101.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.78x = 409.20 × 101.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.78x = 41,648.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,648.38/272.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.68

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