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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.75, 376.19 and 189.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.75, 376.19 and 189.87 is: 261.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.75 : 376.19 = 189.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.75/376.19 = 189.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.75x = 376.19 × 189.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.75x = 71,427.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,427.67/272.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.88

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