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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.94, 376.74 and 202.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.94, 376.74 and 202.97 is: 280.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.94 : 376.74 = 202.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.94/376.74 = 202.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.94x = 376.74 × 202.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.94x = 76,466.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,466.92/272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.16

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