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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.05, 376.39 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.05, 376.39 and 194.13 is: 267.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.05 : 376.39 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.05/376.39 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.05x = 376.39 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.05x = 73,068.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,068.83/273.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.60

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