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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.60, 367.20 and 273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.60, 367.20 and 273.60 is: 367.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.60 : 367.20 = 273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.60/367.20 = 273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.60x = 367.20 × 273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.60x = 100,465.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,465.92/273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.20

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