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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.27, 376.77 and 190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.27, 376.77 and 190.23 is: 262.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.27 : 376.77 = 190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.27/376.77 = 190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.27x = 376.77 × 190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.27x = 71,672.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,672.96/273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.28

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