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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.04, 408.96 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.04, 408.96 and 191.56 is: 286.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.04 : 408.96 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.04/408.96 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.04x = 408.96 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.04x = 78,340.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,340.38/273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.92

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