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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.86, 409.02 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.86, 409.02 and 245.68 is: 368.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.86 : 409.02 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.86/409.02 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.86x = 409.02 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.86x = 100,488.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,488.03/272.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.28

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