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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.28, 375.77 and 202.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.28, 375.77 and 202.42 is: 279.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.28 : 375.77 = 202.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.28/375.77 = 202.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.28x = 375.77 × 202.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.28x = 76,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,063.36/272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.36

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