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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.45, 407.81 and 189.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.45, 407.81 and 189.77 is: 284.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.45 : 407.81 = 189.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.45/407.81 = 189.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.45x = 407.81 × 189.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.45x = 77,388.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,388.54/272.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.04

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