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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.45, 408.97 and 268.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.45, 408.97 and 268.19 is: 402.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.45 : 408.97 = 268.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.45/408.97 = 268.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.45x = 408.97 × 268.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.45x = 109,683.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,683.02/272.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.59

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