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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.46, 408.15 and 251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.46, 408.15 and 251.76 is: 375.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.46 : 408.15 = 251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.46/408.15 = 251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.46x = 408.15 × 251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.46x = 102,755.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,755.84/273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.76

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