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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.03, 407.90 and 189.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.03, 407.90 and 189.70 is: 284.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.03 : 407.90 = 189.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.03/407.90 = 189.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.03x = 407.90 × 189.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.03x = 77,378.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,378.08/272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.45

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