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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.04, 409 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.04, 409 and 191.52 is: 286.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.04 : 409 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.04/409 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.04x = 409 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.04x = 78,331.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,331.68/273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.89

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