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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.25, 375.72 and 260.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.25, 375.72 and 260.55 is: 359.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.25 : 375.72 = 260.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.25/375.72 = 260.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.25x = 375.72 × 260.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.25x = 97,893.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,893.85/272.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.57

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