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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.91, 375.39 and 220.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.91, 375.39 and 220.13 is: 302.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.91 : 375.39 = 220.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.91/375.39 = 220.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.91x = 375.39 × 220.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.91x = 82,632.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,632.72/272.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.78

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