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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272, 375.63 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272, 375.63 and 194.78 is: 268.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272 : 375.63 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272/375.63 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272x = 375.63 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272x = 73,165.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,165.21/272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.99

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