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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.64, 408.64 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.64, 408.64 and 191.36 is: 286.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.64 : 408.64 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.64/408.64 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.64x = 408.64 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.64x = 78,197.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,197.35/272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.82

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