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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.96, 377.58 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.96, 377.58 and 196.20 is: 270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.96 : 377.58 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.96/377.58 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.96x = 377.58 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.96x = 74,081.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,081.20/273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.41

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