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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.18, 430.98 and 273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.18, 430.98 and 273.80 is: 410.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.18 : 430.98 = 273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.18/430.98 = 273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.18x = 430.98 × 273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.18x = 118,002.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,002.32/287.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.90

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