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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.90, 409.03 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.90, 409.03 and 155.88 is: 233.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.90 : 409.03 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.90/409.03 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.90x = 409.03 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.90x = 63,756.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,756.77/272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.63

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