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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.04, 375.08 and 251.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.04, 375.08 and 251.19 is: 346.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.04 : 375.08 = 251.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.04/375.08 = 251.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.04x = 375.08 × 251.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.04x = 94,215.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,215.09/272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.33

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