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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.03, 375.46 and 193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.03, 375.46 and 193.36 is: 266.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.03 : 375.46 = 193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.03/375.46 = 193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.03x = 375.46 × 193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.03x = 72,598.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,598.95/272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.88

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