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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.83, 377.49 and 266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.83, 377.49 and 266.54 is: 367.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.83 : 377.49 = 266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.83/377.49 = 266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.83x = 377.49 × 266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.83x = 100,615.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,615.17/273.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.44

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