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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.74, 377.36 and 190.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.74, 377.36 and 190.72 is: 262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.74 : 377.36 = 190.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.74/377.36 = 190.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.74x = 377.36 × 190.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.74x = 71,970.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,970.10/273.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.91

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