Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.80, 410.30 and 249.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 273.80, 410.30 and 249.50 is: 373.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
273.80 : 410.30 = 249.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
273.80/410.30 = 249.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
273.80x = 410.30 × 249.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
273.80x = 102,369.85 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,369.85/273.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373.89
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