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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.62, 377.48 and 189.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.62, 377.48 and 189.59 is: 261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.62 : 377.48 = 189.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.62/377.48 = 189.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.62x = 377.48 × 189.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.62x = 71,565.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,565.02/273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.55

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