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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.88, 376.38 and 251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.88, 376.38 and 251.28 is: 346.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.88 : 376.38 = 251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.88/376.38 = 251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.88x = 376.38 × 251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.88x = 94,576.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,576.77/272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.59

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