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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.70, 374.09 and 252.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.70, 374.09 and 252.05 is: 345.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.70 : 374.09 = 252.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.70/374.09 = 252.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.70x = 374.09 × 252.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.70x = 94,286.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,286.25/272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.75

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