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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.79, 376.36 and 154.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.79, 376.36 and 154.75 is: 213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.79 : 376.36 = 154.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.79/376.36 = 154.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.79x = 376.36 × 154.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.79x = 58,241.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,241.71/272.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.50

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