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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.69, 409.46 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.69, 409.46 and 250.70 is: 375.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.69 : 409.46 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.69/409.46 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.69x = 409.46 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.69x = 102,653.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,653.27/273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.08

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