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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.80, 410.10 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.80, 410.10 and 251.20 is: 377.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.80 : 410.10 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.80/410.10 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.80x = 410.10 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.80x = 103,017.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,017.12/272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.63

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