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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.74, 377.75 and 191.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.74, 377.75 and 191.01 is: 263.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.74 : 377.75 = 191.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.74/377.75 = 191.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.74x = 377.75 × 191.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.74x = 72,154.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,154.03/273.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.59

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