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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.72, 410.06 and 251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.72, 410.06 and 251.16 is: 376.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.72 : 410.06 = 251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.72/410.06 = 251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.72x = 410.06 × 251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.72x = 102,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,992.64/273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.27

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