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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.18, 377.28 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.18, 377.28 and 266.90 is: 368.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.18 : 377.28 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.18/377.28 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.18x = 377.28 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.18x = 100,696.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,696.98/273.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.61

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