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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.29, 377.62 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.29, 377.62 and 247.50 is: 341.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.29 : 377.62 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.29/377.62 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.29x = 377.62 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.29x = 93,459.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,459.06/273.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.98

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