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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.35, 407.76 and 250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.35, 407.76 and 250.82 is: 375.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.35 : 407.76 = 250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.35/407.76 = 250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.35x = 407.76 × 250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.35x = 102,273.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,273.97/272.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.52

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