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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.82, 376.39 and 156.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.82, 376.39 and 156.31 is: 215.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.82 : 376.39 = 156.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.82/376.39 = 156.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.82x = 376.39 × 156.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.82x = 58,833.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,833.52/272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.65

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