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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.86, 376.53 and 156.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.86, 376.53 and 156.46 is: 215.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.86 : 376.53 = 156.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.86/376.53 = 156.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.86x = 376.53 × 156.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.86x = 58,911.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,911.88/272.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.91

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