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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.18, 375.60 and 262.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.18, 375.60 and 262.37 is: 362.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.18 : 375.60 = 262.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.18/375.60 = 262.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.18x = 375.60 × 262.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.18x = 98,544.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,544.29/272.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.06

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