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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.46, 374.83 and 269.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.46, 374.83 and 269.62 is: 369.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.46 : 374.83 = 269.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.46/374.83 = 269.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.46x = 374.83 × 269.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.46x = 101,061.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,061.40/273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.57

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