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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.97, 409.08 and 191.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.97, 409.08 and 191.65 is: 287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.97 : 409.08 = 191.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.97/409.08 = 191.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.97x = 409.08 × 191.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.97x = 78,398.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,398.20/272.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.20

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