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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.29, 407.79 and 190.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.29, 407.79 and 190.87 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.29 : 407.79 = 190.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.29/407.79 = 190.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.29x = 407.79 × 190.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.29x = 77,834.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,834.88/272.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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