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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.42, 375.94 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.42, 375.94 and 193.88 is: 267.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.42 : 375.94 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.42/375.94 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.42x = 375.94 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.42x = 72,887.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,887.25/272.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.55

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