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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.89, 376.60 and 154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.89, 376.60 and 154.82 is: 213.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.89 : 376.60 = 154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.89/376.60 = 154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.89x = 376.60 × 154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.89x = 58,305.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,305.21/272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.66

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