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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.82, 408.40 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.82, 408.40 and 195.60 is: 292.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.82 : 408.40 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.82/408.40 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.82x = 408.40 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.82x = 79,883.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,883.04/272.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.80

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