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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.03, 376.65 and 190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.03, 376.65 and 190.41 is: 262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.03 : 376.65 = 190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.03/376.65 = 190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.03x = 376.65 × 190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.03x = 71,717.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,717.93/273.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.67

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