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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.39, 376.86 and 202.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.39, 376.86 and 202.38 is: 278.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.39 : 376.86 = 202.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.39/376.86 = 202.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.39x = 376.86 × 202.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.39x = 76,268.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,268.93/273.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.97

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