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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.68, 377.16 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.68, 377.16 and 195.92 is: 270.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.68 : 377.16 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.68/377.16 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.68x = 377.16 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.68x = 73,893.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,893.19/273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.00

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