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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.67, 376.04 and 210.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.67, 376.04 and 210.30 is: 290.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.67 : 376.04 = 210.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.67/376.04 = 210.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.67x = 376.04 × 210.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.67x = 79,080.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,080.33/272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.03

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