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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.65, 410.47 and 250.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.65, 410.47 and 250.16 is: 375.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.65 : 410.47 = 250.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.65/410.47 = 250.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.65x = 410.47 × 250.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.65x = 102,680.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,680.50/273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.23

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