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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.16, 375.60 and 189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.16, 375.60 and 189.60 is: 261.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.16 : 375.60 = 189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.16/375.60 = 189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.16x = 375.60 × 189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.16x = 71,213.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,213.76/272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.66

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