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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.97, 408.58 and 150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.97, 408.58 and 150.86 is: 225.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.97 : 408.58 = 150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.97/408.58 = 150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.97x = 408.58 × 150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.97x = 61,639.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,639.02/272.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.81

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