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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.42, 402.81 and 273.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.42, 402.81 and 273.70 is: 377.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.42 : 402.81 = 273.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.42/402.81 = 273.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.42x = 402.81 × 273.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.42x = 110,249.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,249.10/292.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.02

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