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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.06, 373.17 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.06, 373.17 and 211.20 is: 291.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.06 : 373.17 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.06/373.17 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.06x = 373.17 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.06x = 78,813.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,813.50/270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.84

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