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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.13, 407.73 and 237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.13, 407.73 and 237.51 is: 355.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.13 : 407.73 = 237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.13/407.73 = 237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.13x = 407.73 × 237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.13x = 96,839.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,839.95/272.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.86

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