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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.81, 376.81 and 264.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.81, 376.81 and 264.90 is: 364.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.81 : 376.81 = 264.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.81/376.81 = 264.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.81x = 376.81 × 264.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.81x = 99,816.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,816.97/273.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.55

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