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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.58, 408.93 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.58, 408.93 and 195.36 is: 293.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.58 : 408.93 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.58/408.93 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.58x = 408.93 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.58x = 79,888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,888.56/272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.08

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