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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.60, 376.56 and 207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.60, 376.56 and 207.24 is: 286.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.60 : 376.56 = 207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.60/376.56 = 207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.60x = 376.56 × 207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.60x = 78,038.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,038.29/272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.27

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