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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.74, 376.37 and 190.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.74, 376.37 and 190.01 is: 262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.74 : 376.37 = 190.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.74/376.37 = 190.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.74x = 376.37 × 190.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.74x = 71,512.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,512.66/272.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.20

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