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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.02, 376.26 and 195.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.02, 376.26 and 195.26 is: 269.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.02 : 376.26 = 195.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.02/376.26 = 195.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.02x = 376.26 × 195.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.02x = 73,468.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,468.53/273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.10

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