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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.12, 376.08 and 202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.12, 376.08 and 202.28 is: 279.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.12 : 376.08 = 202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.12/376.08 = 202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.12x = 376.08 × 202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.12x = 76,073.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,073.46/272.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.56

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