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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.36, 375.78 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.36, 375.78 and 213.96 is: 295.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.36 : 375.78 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.36/375.78 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.36x = 375.78 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.36x = 80,401.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,401.89/272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.20

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