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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273, 376.62 and 194.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273, 376.62 and 194.19 is: 267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 376.62 = 194.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/376.62 = 194.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 376.62 × 194.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 73,135.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,135.84/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.90

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