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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.24, 375.68 and 189.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.24, 375.68 and 189.51 is: 261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.24 : 375.68 = 189.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.24/375.68 = 189.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.24x = 375.68 × 189.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.24x = 71,195.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,195.12/272.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.52

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