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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.01, 407.10 and 210.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.01, 407.10 and 210.81 is: 315.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.01 : 407.10 = 210.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.01/407.10 = 210.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.01x = 407.10 × 210.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.01x = 85,820.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,820.75/272.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.51

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