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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.75, 377.90 and 195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.75, 377.90 and 195.23 is: 269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.75 : 377.90 = 195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.75/377.90 = 195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.75x = 377.90 × 195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.75x = 73,774.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,774.55/273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.50

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