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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.54, 406.85 and 237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.54, 406.85 and 237.94 is: 355.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.54 : 406.85 = 237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.54/406.85 = 237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.54x = 406.85 × 237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.54x = 96,804.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,804.35/272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.19

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