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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.44, 375.81 and 189.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.44, 375.81 and 189.59 is: 261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.44 : 375.81 = 189.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.44/375.81 = 189.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.44x = 375.81 × 189.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.44x = 71,249.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,249.82/272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.52

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