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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.55, 375.80 and 202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.55, 375.80 and 202.62 is: 279.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.55 : 375.80 = 202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.55/375.80 = 202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.55x = 375.80 × 202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.55x = 76,143.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,143.58/272.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.37

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