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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.56, 408.96 and 201.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.56, 408.96 and 201.01 is: 301.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.56 : 408.96 = 201.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.56/408.96 = 201.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.56x = 408.96 × 201.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.56x = 82,203.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,203.00/272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.60

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