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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.12, 375.73 and 202.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.12, 375.73 and 202.25 is: 279.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.12 : 375.73 = 202.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.12/375.73 = 202.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.12x = 375.73 × 202.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.12x = 75,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,991.83/272.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.26

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