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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.27, 376.92 and 251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.27, 376.92 and 251.24 is: 346.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.27 : 376.92 = 251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.27/376.92 = 251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.27x = 376.92 × 251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.27x = 94,695.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,695.50/273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.52

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