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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.97, 377.85 and 246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.97, 377.85 and 246.63 is: 340.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.97 : 377.85 = 246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.97/377.85 = 246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.97x = 377.85 × 246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.97x = 93,189.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,189.05/273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.14

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