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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.34, 376.11 and 189.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.34, 376.11 and 189.59 is: 261.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.34 : 376.11 = 189.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.34/376.11 = 189.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.34x = 376.11 × 189.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.34x = 71,304.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,304.81/272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.82

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