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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.87, 410.81 and 254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.87, 410.81 and 254.43 is: 381.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.87 : 410.81 = 254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.87/410.81 = 254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.87x = 410.81 × 254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.87x = 104,521.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,521.12/273.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.65

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