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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.68, 375.54 and 256.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.68, 375.54 and 256.84 is: 353.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.68 : 375.54 = 256.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.68/375.54 = 256.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.68x = 375.54 × 256.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.68x = 96,453.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,453.69/272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.72

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