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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.10, 407.54 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.10, 407.54 and 211.04 is: 316.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.10 : 407.54 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.10/407.54 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.10x = 407.54 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.10x = 86,007.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,007.24/272.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.09

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