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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.72, 378 and 190.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.72, 378 and 190.71 is: 263.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.72 : 378 = 190.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.72/378 = 190.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.72x = 378 × 190.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.72x = 72,088.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,088.38/273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.37

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