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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.85, 377.06 and 207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.85, 377.06 and 207.24 is: 286.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.85 : 377.06 = 207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.85/377.06 = 207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.85x = 377.06 × 207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.85x = 78,140.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,140.88/272.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.39

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