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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.76, 409.92 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.76, 409.92 and 192.16 is: 287.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.76 : 409.92 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.76/409.92 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.76x = 409.92 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.76x = 78,770.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,770.23/273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.73

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