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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.56, 406.08 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.56, 406.08 and 269.88 is: 402.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.56 : 406.08 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.56/406.08 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.56x = 406.08 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.56x = 109,592.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,592.87/272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.09

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