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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.93, 375.89 and 248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.93, 375.89 and 248.63 is: 342.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.93 : 375.89 = 248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.93/375.89 = 248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.93x = 375.89 × 248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.93x = 93,454.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,454.41/272.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.42

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