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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.92, 409.38 and 191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.92, 409.38 and 191.80 is: 287.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.92 : 409.38 = 191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.92/409.38 = 191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.92x = 409.38 × 191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.92x = 78,519.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,519.08/272.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.70

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