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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.54, 408.04 and 251.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.54, 408.04 and 251.01 is: 375.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.54 : 408.04 = 251.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.54/408.04 = 251.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.54x = 408.04 × 251.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.54x = 102,421.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,421.49/272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.81

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