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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.83, 373.77 and 211.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.83, 373.77 and 211.89 is: 292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.83 : 373.77 = 211.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.83/373.77 = 211.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.83x = 373.77 × 211.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.83x = 79,198.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,198.13/270.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.43

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