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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.88, 376.47 and 156.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.88, 376.47 and 156.42 is: 215.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.88 : 376.47 = 156.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.88/376.47 = 156.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.88x = 376.47 × 156.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.88x = 58,887.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,887.44/272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.80

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