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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.24, 408.34 and 189.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.24, 408.34 and 189.73 is: 284.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.24 : 408.34 = 189.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.24/408.34 = 189.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.24x = 408.34 × 189.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.24x = 77,476.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,476.24/272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.59

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