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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.78, 408.45 and 250.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.78, 408.45 and 250.22 is: 374.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.78 : 408.45 = 250.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.78/408.45 = 250.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.78x = 408.45 × 250.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.78x = 102,200.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,200.32/272.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.67

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