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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.67, 375.44 and 271.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.67, 375.44 and 271.86 is: 374.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.67 : 375.44 = 271.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.67/375.44 = 271.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.67x = 375.44 × 271.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.67x = 102,065.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,065.76/272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.32

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