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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 376.80 and 195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 376.80 and 195.52 is: 269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 376.80 = 195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/376.80 = 195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 376.80 × 195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 73,671.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,671.94/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.74

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