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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 376.63 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 376.63 and 243.12 is: 335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 376.63 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/376.63 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 376.63 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 91,566.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,566.29/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.26

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