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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.52, 375.68 and 214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.52, 375.68 and 214.20 is: 295.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.52 : 375.68 = 214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.52/375.68 = 214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.52x = 375.68 × 214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.52x = 80,470.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,470.66/272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.28

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