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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.97, 377.80 and 190.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.97, 377.80 and 190.99 is: 263.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.97 : 377.80 = 190.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.97/377.80 = 190.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.97x = 377.80 × 190.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.97x = 72,156.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,156.02/273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.37

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