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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.34, 375.75 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.34, 375.75 and 194.58 is: 268.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.34 : 375.75 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.34/375.75 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.34x = 375.75 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.34x = 73,113.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,113.44/272.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.46

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