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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.80, 408.96 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.80, 408.96 and 151.04 is: 226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.80 : 408.96 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.80/408.96 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.80x = 408.96 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.80x = 61,769.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,769.32/272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.43

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