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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.86, 376.42 and 210.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.86, 376.42 and 210.58 is: 290.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.86 : 376.42 = 210.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.86/376.42 = 210.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.86x = 376.42 × 210.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.86x = 79,266.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,266.52/272.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.50

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