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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.94, 410.00 and 201.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.94, 410.00 and 201.21 is: 302.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.94 : 410.00 = 201.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.94/410.00 = 201.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.94x = 410.00 × 201.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.94x = 82,495.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,495.09/272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.25

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