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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.75, 377.57 and 190.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.75, 377.57 and 190.87 is: 263.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.75 : 377.57 = 190.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.75/377.57 = 190.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.75x = 377.57 × 190.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.75x = 72,066.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,066.79/273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.26

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