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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.81, 377.81 and 190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.81, 377.81 and 190.89 is: 263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.81 : 377.81 = 190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.81/377.81 = 190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.81x = 377.81 × 190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.81x = 72,120.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,120.63/273.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.40

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