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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.30, 375.72 and 189.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.30, 375.72 and 189.30 is: 261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.30 : 375.72 = 189.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.30/375.72 = 189.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.30x = 375.72 × 189.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.30x = 71,123.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,123.80/272.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.20

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