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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.37, 408.09 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.37, 408.09 and 194.94 is: 292.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.37 : 408.09 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.37/408.09 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.37x = 408.09 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.37x = 79,550.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,550.05/272.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.07

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