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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.48, 377.46 and 194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.48, 377.46 and 194.90 is: 269.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.48 : 377.46 = 194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.48/377.46 = 194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.48x = 377.46 × 194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.48x = 73,566.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,566.95/273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.00

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