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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.44, 376.85 and 265.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.44, 376.85 and 265.55 is: 365.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.44 : 376.85 = 265.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.44/376.85 = 265.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.44x = 376.85 × 265.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.44x = 100,071.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,071.30/273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.97

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