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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.42, 375.72 and 194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.42, 375.72 and 194.66 is: 268.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.42 : 375.72 = 194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.42/375.72 = 194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.42x = 375.72 × 194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.42x = 73,137.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,137.66/272.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.47

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