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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.07, 375.57 and 189.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.07, 375.57 and 189.27 is: 261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.07 : 375.57 = 189.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.07/375.57 = 189.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.07x = 375.57 × 189.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.07x = 71,084.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,084.13/272.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.27

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