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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.61, 377.37 and 190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.61, 377.37 and 190.74 is: 263.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.61 : 377.37 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.61/377.37 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.61x = 377.37 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.61x = 71,979.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,979.55/273.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.07

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