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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.67, 377.02 and 190.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.67, 377.02 and 190.63 is: 262.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.67 : 377.02 = 190.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.67/377.02 = 190.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.67x = 377.02 × 190.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.67x = 71,869.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,869.90/273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.62

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