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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.44, 378.08 and 255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.44, 378.08 and 255.20 is: 352.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.44 : 378.08 = 255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.44/378.08 = 255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.44x = 378.08 × 255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.44x = 96,486.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,486.02/273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.86

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