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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.48, 376.06 and 193.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.48, 376.06 and 193.90 is: 267.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.48 : 376.06 = 193.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.48/376.06 = 193.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.48x = 376.06 × 193.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.48x = 72,918.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,918.03/272.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.61

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