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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.60, 407.90 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.60, 407.90 and 200.60 is: 300.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.60 : 407.90 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.60/407.90 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.60x = 407.90 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.60x = 81,824.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,824.74/272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.16

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