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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.05, 407.65 and 210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.05, 407.65 and 210.50 is: 315.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.05 : 407.65 = 210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.05/407.65 = 210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.05x = 407.65 × 210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.05x = 85,810.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,810.33/272.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.42

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