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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.08, 376.04 and 261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.08, 376.04 and 261.84 is: 361.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.08 : 376.04 = 261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.08/376.04 = 261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.08x = 376.04 × 261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.08x = 98,462.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,462.31/272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.89

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