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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.58, 409.18 and 207.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.58, 409.18 and 207.42 is: 311.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.58 : 409.18 = 207.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.58/409.18 = 207.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.58x = 409.18 × 207.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.58x = 84,872.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,872.12/272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.37

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