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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272, 406.98 and 191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272, 406.98 and 191 is: 285.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272 : 406.98 = 191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272/406.98 = 191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272x = 406.98 × 191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272x = 77,733.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,733.18/272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.78

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