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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.26, 375.90 and 209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.26, 375.90 and 209.98 is: 289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.26 : 375.90 = 209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.26/375.90 = 209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.26x = 375.90 × 209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.26x = 78,931.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,931.48/272.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.91

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