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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.60, 377.68 and 194.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.60, 377.68 and 194.93 is: 269.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.60 : 377.68 = 194.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.60/377.68 = 194.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.60x = 377.68 × 194.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.60x = 73,621.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,621.16/273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.08

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