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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.56, 375.92 and 209.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.56, 375.92 and 209.53 is: 288.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.56 : 375.92 = 209.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.56/375.92 = 209.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.56x = 375.92 × 209.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.56x = 78,766.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,766.85/272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.99

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