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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.03, 375.44 and 217.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.03, 375.44 and 217.19 is: 299.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.03 : 375.44 = 217.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.03/375.44 = 217.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.03x = 375.44 × 217.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.03x = 81,538.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,538.85/272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.75

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