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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.16, 374.09 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.16, 374.09 and 269.56 is: 369.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.16 : 374.09 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.16/374.09 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.16x = 374.09 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.16x = 100,839.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,839.70/273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.16

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