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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.64, 377.90 and 273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.64, 377.90 and 273.12 is: 375.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.64 : 377.90 = 273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.64/377.90 = 273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.64x = 377.90 × 273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.64x = 103,212.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,212.05/274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.81

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