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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.34, 375.62 and 202.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.34, 375.62 and 202.38 is: 279.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.34 : 375.62 = 202.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.34/375.62 = 202.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.34x = 375.62 × 202.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.34x = 76,017.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,017.98/272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.13

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