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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.88, 376.78 and 214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.88, 376.78 and 214.56 is: 296.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.88 : 376.78 = 214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.88/376.78 = 214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.88x = 376.78 × 214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.88x = 80,841.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,841.92/272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.25

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