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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.63, 377.91 and 273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.63, 377.91 and 273.13 is: 375.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.63 : 377.91 = 273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.63/377.91 = 273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.63x = 377.91 × 273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.63x = 103,218.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,218.56/274.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.85

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