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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.93, 408.36 and 196.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.93, 408.36 and 196.07 is: 293.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.93 : 408.36 = 196.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.93/408.36 = 196.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.93x = 408.36 × 196.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.93x = 80,067.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,067.15/272.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.36

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