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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.85, 377.50 and 190.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.85, 377.50 and 190.93 is: 263.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.85 : 377.50 = 190.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.85/377.50 = 190.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.85x = 377.50 × 190.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.85x = 72,076.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,076.08/273.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.20

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