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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.04, 375.16 and 209.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.04, 375.16 and 209.77 is: 289.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.04 : 375.16 = 209.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.04/375.16 = 209.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.04x = 375.16 × 209.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.04x = 78,698.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,698.35/272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.29

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