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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.70, 383.45 and 273.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.70, 383.45 and 273.70 is: 383.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.70 : 383.45 = 273.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.70/383.45 = 273.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.70x = 383.45 × 273.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.70x = 104,950.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,950.27/273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.45

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