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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.20, 410.00 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.20, 410.00 and 191.52 is: 287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.20 : 410.00 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.20/410.00 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.20x = 410.00 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.20x = 78,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,522.24/273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.42

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