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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.88, 378.27 and 247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.88, 378.27 and 247.64 is: 342.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.88 : 378.27 = 247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.88/378.27 = 247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.88x = 378.27 × 247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.88x = 93,675.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,675.73/273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.04

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