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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.07, 408.38 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.07, 408.38 and 195.12 is: 292.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.07 : 408.38 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.07/408.38 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.07x = 408.38 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.07x = 79,682.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,682.13/272.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.87

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