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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.11, 407.53 and 255.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.11, 407.53 and 255.19 is: 382.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.11 : 407.53 = 255.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.11/407.53 = 255.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.11x = 407.53 × 255.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.11x = 103,997.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,997.58/272.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.19

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