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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.84, 378 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.84, 378 and 196.08 is: 270.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.84 : 378 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.84/378 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.84x = 378 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.84x = 74,118.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,118.24/273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.66

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