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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.23, 375.73 and 193.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.23, 375.73 and 193.66 is: 267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.23 : 375.73 = 193.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.23/375.73 = 193.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.23x = 375.73 × 193.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.23x = 72,761.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,761.99/272.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.29

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