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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.56, 376.23 and 206.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.56, 376.23 and 206.98 is: 285.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.56 : 376.23 = 206.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.56/376.23 = 206.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.56x = 376.23 × 206.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.56x = 77,872.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,872.09/272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.71

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