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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.69, 409.28 and 187.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.69, 409.28 and 187.25 is: 281.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.69 : 409.28 = 187.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.69/409.28 = 187.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.69x = 409.28 × 187.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.69x = 76,636.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,636.74/272.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.04

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