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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.70, 377.80 and 190.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.70, 377.80 and 190.84 is: 263.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.70 : 377.80 = 190.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.70/377.80 = 190.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.70x = 377.80 × 190.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.70x = 72,098.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,098.64/273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.42

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