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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.16, 375.60 and 203.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.16, 375.60 and 203.36 is: 280.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.16 : 375.60 = 203.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.16/375.60 = 203.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.16x = 375.60 × 203.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.16x = 76,382.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,382.02/272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.65

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