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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.68, 387.33 and 273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.68, 387.33 and 273.04 is: 375.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.68 : 387.33 = 273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.68/387.33 = 273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.68x = 387.33 × 273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.68x = 105,756.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,756.13/281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.45

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