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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.68, 375.84 and 265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.68, 375.84 and 265.84 is: 366.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.68 : 375.84 = 265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.68/375.84 = 265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.68x = 375.84 × 265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.68x = 99,913.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,913.31/272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.41

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