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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.10, 408.33 and 191.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.10, 408.33 and 191.10 is: 286.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.10 : 408.33 = 191.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.10/408.33 = 191.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.10x = 408.33 × 191.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.10x = 78,031.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,031.86/272.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.78

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