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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.62, 409.97 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.62, 409.97 and 192.32 is: 288.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.62 : 409.97 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.62/409.97 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.62x = 409.97 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.62x = 78,843.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,843.38/273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.15

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