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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.39, 375.50 and 194.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.39, 375.50 and 194.63 is: 268.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.39 : 375.50 = 194.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.39/375.50 = 194.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.39x = 375.50 × 194.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.39x = 73,083.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,083.57/272.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.30

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