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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.34, 408.74 and 191.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.34, 408.74 and 191.48 is: 287.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.34 : 408.74 = 191.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.34/408.74 = 191.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.34x = 408.74 × 191.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.34x = 78,262.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,262.53/272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.37

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