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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.81, 410.87 and 192.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.81, 410.87 and 192.49 is: 288.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.81 : 410.87 = 192.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.81/410.87 = 192.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.81x = 410.87 × 192.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.81x = 79,087.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,087.40/273.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.84

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