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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.60, 376.67 and 217.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.60, 376.67 and 217.79 is: 300.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.60 : 376.67 = 217.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.60/376.67 = 217.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.60x = 376.67 × 217.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.60x = 82,033.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,033.81/272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.93

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