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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.87, 375.14 and 270.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.87, 375.14 and 270.36 is: 370.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.87 : 375.14 = 270.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.87/375.14 = 270.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.87x = 375.14 × 270.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.87x = 101,423.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,423.53/273.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.33

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