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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.68, 409.16 and 195.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.68, 409.16 and 195.87 is: 293.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.68 : 409.16 = 195.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.68/409.16 = 195.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.68x = 409.16 × 195.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.68x = 80,142.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,142.17/272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.91

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