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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273, 409.10 and 211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273, 409.10 and 211.94 is: 317.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273 : 409.10 = 211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273/409.10 = 211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273x = 409.10 × 211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273x = 86,701.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,701.55/273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.59

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