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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.91, 375.65 and 269.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.91, 375.65 and 269.87 is: 371.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.91 : 375.65 = 269.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.91/375.65 = 269.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.91x = 375.65 × 269.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.91x = 101,376.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,376.67/272.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.47

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