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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.27, 375.55 and 245.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.27, 375.55 and 245.92 is: 337.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.27 : 375.55 = 245.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.27/375.55 = 245.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.27x = 375.55 × 245.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.27x = 92,354.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,354.03/273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.97

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