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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.41, 377.12 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.41, 377.12 and 190.54 is: 262.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.41 : 377.12 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.41/377.12 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.41x = 377.12 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.41x = 71,856.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,856.44/273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.82

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