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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.04, 408.87 and 251.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.04, 408.87 and 251.93 is: 378.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.04 : 408.87 = 251.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.04/408.87 = 251.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.04x = 408.87 × 251.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.04x = 103,004.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,004.57/272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.64

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