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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.99, 376.53 and 190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.99, 376.53 and 190.12 is: 262.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.99 : 376.53 = 190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.99/376.53 = 190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.99x = 376.53 × 190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.99x = 71,585.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,585.88/272.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.23

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