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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.95, 376.67 and 156.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.95, 376.67 and 156.50 is: 215.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.95 : 376.67 = 156.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.95/376.67 = 156.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.95x = 376.67 × 156.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.95x = 58,948.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,948.86/272.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.97

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