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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.99, 389.97 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.99, 389.97 and 273 is: 376.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.99 : 389.97 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.99/389.97 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.99x = 389.97 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.99x = 106,461.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,461.81/282.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.20

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