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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.33, 408.26 and 189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.33, 408.26 and 189.82 is: 284.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.33 : 408.26 = 189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.33/408.26 = 189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.33x = 408.26 × 189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.33x = 77,495.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,495.64/272.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.57

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