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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.70, 407.93 and 248.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.70, 407.93 and 248.67 is: 371.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.70 : 407.93 = 248.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.70/407.93 = 248.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.70x = 407.93 × 248.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.70x = 101,438.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,438.71/272.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.98

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