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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.80, 408.88 and 150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.80, 408.88 and 150.80 is: 226.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.80 : 408.88 = 150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.80/408.88 = 150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.80x = 408.88 × 150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.80x = 61,659.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,659.10/272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.02

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