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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.83, 410.15 and 254.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.83, 410.15 and 254.84 is: 381.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.83 : 410.15 = 254.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.83/410.15 = 254.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.83x = 410.15 × 254.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.83x = 104,521.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,521.21/273.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.71

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