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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.78, 376.52 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.78, 376.52 and 202.91 is: 280.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.78 : 376.52 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.78/376.52 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.78x = 376.52 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.78x = 76,398.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,398.66/272.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.07

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