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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.59, 376.34 and 210.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.59, 376.34 and 210.31 is: 290.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.59 : 376.34 = 210.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.59/376.34 = 210.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.59x = 376.34 × 210.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.59x = 79,148.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,148.07/272.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.36

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