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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.36, 375.90 and 214.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.36, 375.90 and 214.58 is: 296.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.36 : 375.90 = 214.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.36/375.90 = 214.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.36x = 375.90 × 214.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.36x = 80,660.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,660.62/272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.15

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