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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.98, 377.49 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.98, 377.49 and 268.12 is: 370.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.98 : 377.49 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.98/377.49 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.98x = 377.49 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.98x = 101,212.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,212.62/272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.77

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