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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.14, 376.93 and 222.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.14, 376.93 and 222.92 is: 307.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.14 : 376.93 = 222.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.14/376.93 = 222.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.14x = 376.93 × 222.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.14x = 84,022.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,022.79/273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.62

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