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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.21, 376.83 and 190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.21, 376.83 and 190.34 is: 262.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.21 : 376.83 = 190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.21/376.83 = 190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.21x = 376.83 × 190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.21x = 71,723.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,723.94/273.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.52

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