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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.38, 375.51 and 263.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.38, 375.51 and 263.87 is: 363.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.38 : 375.51 = 263.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.38/375.51 = 263.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.38x = 375.51 × 263.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.38x = 99,085.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,085.82/272.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.78

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