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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.32, 375.96 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.32, 375.96 and 202.30 is: 279.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.32 : 375.96 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.32/375.96 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.32x = 375.96 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.32x = 76,056.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,056.71/272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.29

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