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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.95, 408.82 and 211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.95, 408.82 and 211.60 is: 316.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.95 : 408.82 = 211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.95/408.82 = 211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.95x = 408.82 × 211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.95x = 86,506.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,506.31/272.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.93

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