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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.10, 407.72 and 203.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.10, 407.72 and 203.30 is: 304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.10 : 407.72 = 203.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.10/407.72 = 203.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.10x = 407.72 × 203.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.10x = 82,889.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,889.48/272.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.63

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