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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.52, 409.08 and 200.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.52, 409.08 and 200.76 is: 301.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.52 : 409.08 = 200.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.52/409.08 = 200.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.52x = 409.08 × 200.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.52x = 82,126.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,126.90/272.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.36

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