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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.85, 375.60 and 263.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.85, 375.60 and 263.97 is: 363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.85 : 375.60 = 263.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.85/375.60 = 263.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.85x = 375.60 × 263.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.85x = 99,147.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,147.13/272.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.38

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