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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.80, 409.29 and 157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.80, 409.29 and 157.22 is: 235.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.80 : 409.29 = 157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.80/409.29 = 157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.80x = 409.29 × 157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.80x = 64,349.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,349.77/272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.89

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