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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.67, 408.60 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.67, 408.60 and 211.50 is: 316.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.67 : 408.60 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.67/408.60 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.67x = 408.60 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.67x = 86,418.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,418.90/272.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.94

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