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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.95, 377.75 and 248.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.95, 377.75 and 248.03 is: 342.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.95 : 377.75 = 248.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.95/377.75 = 248.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.95x = 377.75 × 248.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.95x = 93,690.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,690.20/273.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.00

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