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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.40, 406.52 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.40, 406.52 and 211.20 is: 315.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.40 : 406.52 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.40/406.52 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.40x = 406.52 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.40x = 85,857.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,857.02/272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.19

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