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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.40, 375.63 and 266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.40, 375.63 and 266.44 is: 367.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.40 : 375.63 = 266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.40/375.63 = 266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.40x = 375.63 × 266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.40x = 100,082.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,082.86/272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.41

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