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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.23, 409.45 and 191.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.23, 409.45 and 191.90 is: 287.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.23 : 409.45 = 191.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.23/409.45 = 191.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.23x = 409.45 × 191.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.23x = 78,571.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,571.41/273.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.57

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