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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.53, 374.89 and 239.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.53, 374.89 and 239.18 is: 329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.53 : 374.89 = 239.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.53/374.89 = 239.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.53x = 374.89 × 239.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.53x = 89,666.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,666.19/272.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.01

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