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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.52, 408.78 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.52, 408.78 and 210.96 is: 316.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.52 : 408.78 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.52/408.78 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.52x = 408.78 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.52x = 86,236.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,236.23/272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.44

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