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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.42, 376.68 and 190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.42, 376.68 and 190.41 is: 262.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.42 : 376.68 = 190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.42/376.68 = 190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.42x = 376.68 × 190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.42x = 71,723.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,723.64/273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.32

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