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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.09, 375.03 and 193.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.09, 375.03 and 193.49 is: 266.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.09 : 375.03 = 193.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.09/375.03 = 193.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.09x = 375.03 × 193.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.09x = 72,564.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,564.09/272.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.69

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