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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272, 375.02 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272, 375.02 and 196.20 is: 270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272 : 375.02 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272/375.02 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272x = 375.02 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272x = 73,578.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,578.92/272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.51

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