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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.16, 372.72 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.16, 372.72 and 268.56 is: 367.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.16 : 372.72 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.16/372.72 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.16x = 372.72 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.16x = 100,097.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,097.68/272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.79

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