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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.08, 376.26 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.08, 376.26 and 195.32 is: 269.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.08 : 376.26 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.08/376.26 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.08x = 376.26 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.08x = 73,491.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,491.10/273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.12

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