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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.61, 410.78 and 250.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.61, 410.78 and 250.97 is: 376.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.61 : 410.78 = 250.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.61/410.78 = 250.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.61x = 410.78 × 250.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.61x = 103,092.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,092.20/273.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.79

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