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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.44, 375.42 and 194.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.44, 375.42 and 194.68 is: 268.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.44 : 375.42 = 194.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.44/375.42 = 194.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.44x = 375.42 × 194.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.44x = 73,086.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,086.77/272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.27

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