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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.94, 387.68 and 273.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.94, 387.68 and 273.29 is: 375.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.94 : 387.68 = 273.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.94/387.68 = 273.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.94x = 387.68 × 273.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.94x = 105,948.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,948.78/281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.78

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