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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.02, 407.57 and 194.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.02, 407.57 and 194.59 is: 291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.02 : 407.57 = 194.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.02/407.57 = 194.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.02x = 407.57 × 194.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.02x = 79,309.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,309.05/272.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.56

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