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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.41, 408.61 and 193.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.41, 408.61 and 193.99 is: 290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.41 : 408.61 = 193.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.41/408.61 = 193.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.41x = 408.61 × 193.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.41x = 79,264.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,264.72/272.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.98

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