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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.64, 375.87 and 194.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.64, 375.87 and 194.01 is: 267.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.64 : 375.87 = 194.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.64/375.87 = 194.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.64x = 375.87 × 194.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.64x = 72,922.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,922.54/272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.47

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