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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.02, 409.86 and 192.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.02, 409.86 and 192.29 is: 288.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.02 : 409.86 = 192.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.02/409.86 = 192.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.02x = 409.86 × 192.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.02x = 78,809.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,809.93/273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.67

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