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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.09, 375.63 and 208.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.09, 375.63 and 208.94 is: 288.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.09 : 375.63 = 208.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.09/375.63 = 208.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.09x = 375.63 × 208.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.09x = 78,482.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,482.25/272.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.45

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