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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.42, 409.37 and 191.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.42, 409.37 and 191.23 is: 286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.42 : 409.37 = 191.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.42/409.37 = 191.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.42x = 409.37 × 191.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.42x = 78,283.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,283.83/273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.32

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