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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.32, 407.40 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.32, 407.40 and 190.96 is: 285.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.32 : 407.40 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.32/407.40 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.32x = 407.40 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.32x = 77,797.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,797.10/272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.68

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