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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.62, 408.12 and 200.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.62, 408.12 and 200.53 is: 300.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.62 : 408.12 = 200.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.62/408.12 = 200.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.62x = 408.12 × 200.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.62x = 81,840.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,840.30/272.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.20

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