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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.02, 376.78 and 270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.02, 376.78 and 270.18 is: 372.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.02 : 376.78 = 270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.02/376.78 = 270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.02x = 376.78 × 270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.02x = 101,798.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,798.42/273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.86

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