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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.42, 410.16 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.42, 410.16 and 192 is: 288.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.42 : 410.16 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.42/410.16 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.42x = 410.16 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.42x = 78,750.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,750.72/273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.02

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