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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.61, 373.72 and 268.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.61, 373.72 and 268.36 is: 367.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.61 : 373.72 = 268.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.61/373.72 = 268.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.61x = 373.72 × 268.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.61x = 100,291.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,291.50/272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.89

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