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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.10, 383.30 and 273.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.10, 383.30 and 273.10 is: 383.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.10 : 383.30 = 273.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.10/383.30 = 273.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.10x = 383.30 × 273.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.10x = 104,679.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,679.23/273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.30

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