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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.92, 410.88 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.92, 410.88 and 188.16 is: 282.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.92 : 410.88 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.92/410.88 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.92x = 410.88 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.92x = 77,311.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,311.18/273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.24

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