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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.01, 408.47 and 249.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.01, 408.47 and 249.80 is: 375.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.01 : 408.47 = 249.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.01/408.47 = 249.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.01x = 408.47 × 249.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.01x = 102,033.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,033.79/272.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.11

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