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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.67, 376.47 and 210.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.67, 376.47 and 210.39 is: 290.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.67 : 376.47 = 210.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.67/376.47 = 210.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.67x = 376.47 × 210.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.67x = 79,205.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,205.52/272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.48

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