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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.41, 374.96 and 269.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.41, 374.96 and 269.37 is: 370.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.41 : 374.96 = 269.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.41/374.96 = 269.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.41x = 374.96 × 269.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.41x = 101,002.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,002.98/272.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.78

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