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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.06, 375.68 and 265.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.06, 375.68 and 265.86 is: 365.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.06 : 375.68 = 265.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.06/375.68 = 265.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.06x = 375.68 × 265.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.06x = 99,876.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,876.96/273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.77

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