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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.44, 376.08 and 193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.44, 376.08 and 193.92 is: 267.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.44 : 376.08 = 193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.44/376.08 = 193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.44x = 376.08 × 193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.44x = 72,929.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,929.43/272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.69

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