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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.31, 407.42 and 250.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.31, 407.42 and 250.52 is: 374.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.31 : 407.42 = 250.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.31/407.42 = 250.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.31x = 407.42 × 250.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.31x = 102,064.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,064.51/272.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.82

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