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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.08, 406.67 and 263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.08, 406.67 and 263.96 is: 393.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.08 : 406.67 = 263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.08/406.67 = 263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.08x = 406.67 × 263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.08x = 107,341.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,341.26/273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.08

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