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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 377.04 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 377.04 and 190.08 is: 262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 377.04 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/377.04 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 377.04 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 71,667.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,667.76/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.40

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