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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.08, 388.50 and 273.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.08, 388.50 and 273.36 is: 379.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.08 : 388.50 = 273.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.08/388.50 = 273.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.08x = 388.50 × 273.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.08x = 106,200.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,200.36/280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.18

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