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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.63, 377.08 and 268.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.63, 377.08 and 268.63 is: 370.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.63 : 377.08 = 268.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.63/377.08 = 268.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.63x = 377.08 × 268.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.63x = 101,295.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,295.00/273.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.19

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