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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.64, 410.46 and 192.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.64, 410.46 and 192.64 is: 288.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.64 : 410.46 = 192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.64/410.46 = 192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.64x = 410.46 × 192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.64x = 79,071.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,071.01/273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.96

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