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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.89, 376.57 and 156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.89, 376.57 and 156.44 is: 215.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.89 : 376.57 = 156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.89/376.57 = 156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.89x = 376.57 × 156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.89x = 58,910.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,910.61/272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.88

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