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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.07, 374.40 and 263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.07, 374.40 and 263.16 is: 362.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.07 : 374.40 = 263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.07/374.40 = 263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.07x = 374.40 × 263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.07x = 98,527.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,527.10/272.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.14

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