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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.51, 407.82 and 211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.51, 407.82 and 211.92 is: 317.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.51 : 407.82 = 211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.51/407.82 = 211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.51x = 407.82 × 211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.51x = 86,425.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,425.21/272.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.15

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