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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.76, 377.44 and 196

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.76, 377.44 and 196 is: 270.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.76 : 377.44 = 196 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.76/377.44 = 196/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.76x = 377.44 × 196
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.76x = 73,978.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,978.24/273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.23

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