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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.40, 408.12 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.40, 408.12 and 191.12 is: 286.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.40 : 408.12 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.40/408.12 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.40x = 408.12 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.40x = 77,999.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,999.89/272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.34

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