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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.70, 409.74 and 256.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.70, 409.74 and 256.30 is: 385.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.70 : 409.74 = 256.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.70/409.74 = 256.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.70x = 409.74 × 256.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.70x = 105,016.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,016.36/272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.10

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