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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.02, 409.02 and 211.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.02, 409.02 and 211.87 is: 317.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.02 : 409.02 = 211.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.02/409.02 = 211.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.02x = 409.02 × 211.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.02x = 86,656.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,656.48/273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.40

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