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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.55, 409.37 and 188.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.55, 409.37 and 188.11 is: 281.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.55 : 409.37 = 188.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.55/409.37 = 188.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.55x = 409.37 × 188.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.55x = 77,005.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,005.65/273.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.50

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