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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.78, 376.17 and 210.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.78, 376.17 and 210.51 is: 290.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.78 : 376.17 = 210.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.78/376.17 = 210.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.78x = 376.17 × 210.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.78x = 79,185.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,185.67/272.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.30

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