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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.53, 377.30 and 194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.53, 377.30 and 194.72 is: 268.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.53 : 377.30 = 194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.53/377.30 = 194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.53x = 377.30 × 194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.53x = 73,465.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,465.00/273.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.59

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