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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.44, 379.94 and 269.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.44, 379.94 and 269.96 is: 375.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.44 : 379.94 = 269.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.44/379.94 = 269.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.44x = 379.94 × 269.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.44x = 102,568.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,568.60/273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.10

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