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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.08, 407.70 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.08, 407.70 and 189.64 is: 284.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.08 : 407.70 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.08/407.70 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.08x = 407.70 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.08x = 77,316.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,316.23/272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.17

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