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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.01, 375.65 and 189.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.01, 375.65 and 189.43 is: 261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.01 : 375.65 = 189.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.01/375.65 = 189.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.01x = 375.65 × 189.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.01x = 71,159.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,159.38/272.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.61

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