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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.90, 373.02 and 272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.90, 373.02 and 272.28 is: 370.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.90 : 373.02 = 272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.90/373.02 = 272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.90x = 373.02 × 272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.90x = 101,565.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,565.89/273.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.81

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