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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.35, 409.33 and 190.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.35, 409.33 and 190.98 is: 285.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.35 : 409.33 = 190.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.35/409.33 = 190.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.35x = 409.33 × 190.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.35x = 78,172.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,172.82/273.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.98

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