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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.52, 410.35 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.52, 410.35 and 191.25 is: 286.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.52 : 410.35 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.52/410.35 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.52x = 410.35 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.52x = 78,479.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,479.32/273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.93

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