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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.16, 405 and 266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.16, 405 and 266.49 is: 396.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.16 : 405 = 266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.16/405 = 266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.16x = 405 × 266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.16x = 107,928.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,928.45/272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.56

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