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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.75, 377.18 and 266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.75, 377.18 and 266.92 is: 367.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.75 : 377.18 = 266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.75/377.18 = 266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.75x = 377.18 × 266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.75x = 100,676.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,676.89/273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.77

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