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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.05, 376.37 and 190.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.05, 376.37 and 190.01 is: 261.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.05 : 376.37 = 190.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.05/376.37 = 190.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.05x = 376.37 × 190.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.05x = 71,514.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,514.05/273.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.91

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