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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.94, 376.53 and 190.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.94, 376.53 and 190.25 is: 262.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.94 : 376.53 = 190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.94/376.53 = 190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.94x = 376.53 × 190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.94x = 71,634.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,634.83/272.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.46

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