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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.90, 401.94 and 273.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.90, 401.94 and 273.31 is: 376.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.90 : 401.94 = 273.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.90/401.94 = 273.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.90x = 401.94 × 273.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.90x = 109,854.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,854.14/291.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.34

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