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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.39, 408.81 and 190.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.39, 408.81 and 190.15 is: 285.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.39 : 408.81 = 190.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.39/408.81 = 190.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.39x = 408.81 × 190.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.39x = 77,734.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,734.11/272.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.38

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