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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.35, 377.27 and 193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.35, 377.27 and 193.72 is: 267.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.35 : 377.27 = 193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.35/377.27 = 193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.35x = 377.27 × 193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.35x = 73,083.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,083.56/273.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.36

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