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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.72, 376.12 and 188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.72, 376.12 and 188.66 is: 260.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.72 : 376.12 = 188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.72/376.12 = 188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.72x = 376.12 × 188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.72x = 70,958.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,958.80/272.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.19

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