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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.84, 378.18 and 191.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.84, 378.18 and 191.09 is: 263.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.84 : 378.18 = 191.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.84/378.18 = 191.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.84x = 378.18 × 191.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.84x = 72,264.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,264.53/273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.89

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