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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.63, 409.18 and 187.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.63, 409.18 and 187.19 is: 280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.63 : 409.18 = 187.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.63/409.18 = 187.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.63x = 409.18 × 187.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.63x = 76,594.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,594.40/272.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.95

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