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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.98, 376.75 and 190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.98, 376.75 and 190.04 is: 262.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.98 : 376.75 = 190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.98/376.75 = 190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.98x = 376.75 × 190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.98x = 71,597.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,597.57/272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.28

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