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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.87, 378.23 and 250.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.87, 378.23 and 250.47 is: 345.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.87 : 378.23 = 250.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.87/378.23 = 250.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.87x = 378.23 × 250.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.87x = 94,734.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,734.02/273.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.91

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