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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.02, 376.58 and 193.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.02, 376.58 and 193.14 is: 266.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.02 : 376.58 = 193.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.02/376.58 = 193.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.02x = 376.58 × 193.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.02x = 72,731.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,731.70/273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.39

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