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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.22, 407.91 and 251.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.22, 407.91 and 251.97 is: 377.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.22 : 407.91 = 251.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.22/407.91 = 251.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.22x = 407.91 × 251.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.22x = 102,781.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,781.08/272.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.57

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