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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.90, 409.10 and 195.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.90, 409.10 and 195.67 is: 293.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.90 : 409.10 = 195.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.90/409.10 = 195.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.90x = 409.10 × 195.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.90x = 80,046.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,046.55/272.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.32

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