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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.84, 375.45 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.84, 375.45 and 268.92 is: 368.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.84 : 375.45 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.84/375.45 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.84x = 375.45 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.84x = 100,966.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,966.01/273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.70

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