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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.03, 376.38 and 194.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.03, 376.38 and 194.10 is: 267.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.03 : 376.38 = 194.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.03/376.38 = 194.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.03x = 376.38 × 194.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.03x = 73,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,055.36/273.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.57

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