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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.11, 377.04 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.11, 377.04 and 189.20 is: 261.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.11 : 377.04 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.11/377.04 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.11x = 377.04 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.11x = 71,336.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,336.56/273.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.21

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