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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.64, 376.28 and 264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.64, 376.28 and 264.14 is: 364.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.64 : 376.28 = 264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.64/376.28 = 264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.64x = 376.28 × 264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.64x = 99,390.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,390.60/272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.55

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