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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.61, 409.68 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.61, 409.68 and 254.16 is: 381.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.61 : 409.68 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.61/409.68 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.61x = 409.68 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.61x = 104,124.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,124.27/272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.95

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