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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.99, 409.21 and 191.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.99, 409.21 and 191.81 is: 287.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.99 : 409.21 = 191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.99/409.21 = 191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.99x = 409.21 × 191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.99x = 78,490.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,490.57/272.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.52

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