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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.89, 376.61 and 156.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.89, 376.61 and 156.45 is: 215.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.89 : 376.61 = 156.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.89/376.61 = 156.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.89x = 376.61 × 156.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.89x = 58,920.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,920.63/272.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.91

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