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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.30, 375.95 and 210.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.30, 375.95 and 210.02 is: 289.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.30 : 375.95 = 210.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.30/375.95 = 210.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.30x = 375.95 × 210.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.30x = 78,954.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,954.09/272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.96

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