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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.91, 377.94 and 190.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.91, 377.94 and 190.99 is: 263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.91 : 377.94 = 190.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.91/377.94 = 190.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.91x = 377.94 × 190.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.91x = 72,180.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,180.75/273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.52

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