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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.38, 407.96 and 195.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.38, 407.96 and 195.43 is: 292.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.38 : 407.96 = 195.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.38/407.96 = 195.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.38x = 407.96 × 195.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.38x = 79,727.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,727.62/272.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.71

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