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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.52, 378.54 and 268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.52, 378.54 and 268.11 is: 372.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.52 : 378.54 = 268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.52/378.54 = 268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.52x = 378.54 × 268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.52x = 101,490.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,490.36/272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.41

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