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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.86, 409.30 and 150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.86, 409.30 and 150.86 is: 226.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.86 : 409.30 = 150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.86/409.30 = 150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.86x = 409.30 × 150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.86x = 61,747.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,747.64/272.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.30

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