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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.48, 375.96 and 189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.48, 375.96 and 189.56 is: 261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.48 : 375.96 = 189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.48/375.96 = 189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.48x = 375.96 × 189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.48x = 71,266.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,266.98/272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.55

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