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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.20, 420.92 and 273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.20, 420.92 and 273.68 is: 377.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.20 : 420.92 = 273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.20/420.92 = 273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.20x = 420.92 × 273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.20x = 115,197.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,197.39/305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.45

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