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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.20, 408.29 and 191.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.20, 408.29 and 191.40 is: 287.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.20 : 408.29 = 191.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.20/408.29 = 191.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.20x = 408.29 × 191.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.20x = 78,147.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,147.18/272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.10

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