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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273, 374.37 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273, 374.37 and 269.22 is: 369.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 374.37 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/374.37 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 374.37 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 100,787.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,787.89/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.19

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