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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.98, 409.13 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.98, 409.13 and 151.32 is: 226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.98 : 409.13 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.98/409.13 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.98x = 409.13 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.98x = 61,909.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,909.55/272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.79

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