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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.19, 403.02 and 273.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.19, 403.02 and 273.51 is: 377.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.19 : 403.02 = 273.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.19/403.02 = 273.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.19x = 403.02 × 273.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.19x = 110,230.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,230.00/292.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.26

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