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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.85, 387.19 and 273.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.85, 387.19 and 273.83 is: 377.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.85 : 387.19 = 273.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.85/387.19 = 273.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.85x = 387.19 × 273.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.85x = 106,024.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,024.24/280.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.51

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