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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.70, 371.52 and 272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.70, 371.52 and 272.70 is: 371.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.70 : 371.52 = 272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.70/371.52 = 272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.70x = 371.52 × 272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.70x = 101,313.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,313.50/272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.52

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