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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.20, 424.14 and 273.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.20, 424.14 and 273.46 is: 409.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.20 : 424.14 = 273.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.20/424.14 = 273.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.20x = 424.14 × 273.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.20x = 115,984.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,984.03/283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.55

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