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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.88, 377.87 and 195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.88, 377.87 and 195.51 is: 269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.88 : 377.87 = 195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.88/377.87 = 195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.88x = 377.87 × 195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.88x = 73,877.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,877.80/273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.74

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