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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.80 : 410.30 = 249.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.80/410.30 = 249.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.80x = 410.30 × 249.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.80x = 102,369.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,369.85/273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.89

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