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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.73, 408.32 and 181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.73, 408.32 and 181.25 is: 271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.73 : 408.32 = 181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.73/408.32 = 181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.73x = 408.32 × 181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.73x = 74,005.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,005.05/272.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.35

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