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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.62, 408.92 and 196.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.62, 408.92 and 196.22 is: 294.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.62 : 408.92 = 196.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.62/408.92 = 196.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.62x = 408.92 × 196.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.62x = 80,238.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,238.28/272.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.32

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