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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.06, 409.98 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.06, 409.98 and 243.90 is: 366.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.06 : 409.98 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.06/409.98 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.06x = 409.98 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.06x = 99,994.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,994.12/273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.20

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