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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.99, 378.02 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.99, 378.02 and 195.32 is: 269.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.99 : 378.02 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.99/378.02 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.99x = 378.02 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.99x = 73,832.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,832.94/273.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.48

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