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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.02, 373.53 and 211.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.02, 373.53 and 211.89 is: 292.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.02 : 373.53 = 211.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.02/373.53 = 211.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.02x = 373.53 × 211.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.02x = 79,147.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,147.27/271.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.03

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