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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.70, 376.07 and 210.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.70, 376.07 and 210.43 is: 290.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.70 : 376.07 = 210.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.70/376.07 = 210.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.70x = 376.07 × 210.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.70x = 79,135.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,135.12/272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.19

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