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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.70, 409.16 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.70, 409.16 and 196.16 is: 294.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.70 : 409.16 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.70/409.16 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.70x = 409.16 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.70x = 80,260.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,260.83/272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.32

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