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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.85, 369.56 and 272.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.85, 369.56 and 272.85 is: 369.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.85 : 369.56 = 272.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.85/369.56 = 272.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.85x = 369.56 × 272.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.85x = 100,835.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,835.13/272.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.56

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