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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.82, 408.54 and 207.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.82, 408.54 and 207.87 is: 311.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.82 : 408.54 = 207.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.82/408.54 = 207.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.82x = 408.54 × 207.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.82x = 84,923.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,923.21/272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.28

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