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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.21, 375.82 and 187.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.21, 375.82 and 187.19 is: 258.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.21 : 375.82 = 187.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.21/375.82 = 187.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.21x = 375.82 × 187.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.21x = 70,350.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,350.12/272.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.44

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