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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.28, 375.50 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.28, 375.50 and 189.28 is: 261.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.28 : 375.50 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.28/375.50 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.28x = 375.50 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.28x = 71,074.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,074.64/272.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.04

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