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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.14, 375.08 and 189.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.14, 375.08 and 189.10 is: 260.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.14 : 375.08 = 189.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.14/375.08 = 189.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.14x = 375.08 × 189.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.14x = 70,927.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,927.63/272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.63

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