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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.40, 407.88 and 195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.40, 407.88 and 195.27 is: 292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.40 : 407.88 = 195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.40/407.88 = 195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.40x = 407.88 × 195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.40x = 79,646.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,646.73/272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.39

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