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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.10, 393.86 and 273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.10, 393.86 and 273.04 is: 375.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.10 : 393.86 = 273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.10/393.86 = 273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.10x = 393.86 × 273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.10x = 107,536.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,536.20/286.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.88

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