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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.70, 377.81 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.70, 377.81 and 190.86 is: 263.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.70 : 377.81 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.70/377.81 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.70x = 377.81 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.70x = 72,108.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,108.82/273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.46

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