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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.47, 407.88 and 191.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.47, 407.88 and 191.26 is: 286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.47 : 407.88 = 191.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.47/407.88 = 191.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.47x = 407.88 × 191.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.47x = 78,011.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,011.13/272.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.32

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