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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.79, 410.23 and 192.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.79, 410.23 and 192.24 is: 288.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.79 : 410.23 = 192.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.79/410.23 = 192.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.79x = 410.23 × 192.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.79x = 78,862.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,862.86/273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.04

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