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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.33, 409.59 and 192.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.33, 409.59 and 192.33 is: 288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.33 : 409.59 = 192.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.33/409.59 = 192.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.33x = 409.59 × 192.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.33x = 78,776.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,776.44/273.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.21

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