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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272, 375.12 and 206.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272, 375.12 and 206.56 is: 284.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272 : 375.12 = 206.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272/375.12 = 206.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272x = 375.12 × 206.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272x = 77,484.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,484.79/272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.87

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