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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.97, 410.82 and 248.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.97, 410.82 and 248.05 is: 371.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.97 : 410.82 = 248.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.97/410.82 = 248.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.97x = 410.82 × 248.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.97x = 101,903.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,903.90/273.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.95

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