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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.80, 371.26 and 272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.80, 371.26 and 272.80 is: 371.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.80 : 371.26 = 272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.80/371.26 = 272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.80x = 371.26 × 272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.80x = 101,279.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,279.73/272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.26

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