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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.30, 377.56 and 249.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.30, 377.56 and 249.54 is: 344.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.30 : 377.56 = 249.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.30/377.56 = 249.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.30x = 377.56 × 249.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.30x = 94,216.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,216.32/273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.74

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