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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.60, 375.44 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.60, 375.44 and 248.94 is: 341.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.60 : 375.44 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.60/375.44 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.60x = 375.44 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.60x = 93,460.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,460.79/273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.60

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