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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.61, 376.18 and 189.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.61, 376.18 and 189.99 is: 262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.61 : 376.18 = 189.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.61/376.18 = 189.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.61x = 376.18 × 189.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.61x = 71,469.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,469.96/272.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.17

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