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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.05, 376.98 and 210.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.05, 376.98 and 210.77 is: 290.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.05 : 376.98 = 210.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.05/376.98 = 210.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.05x = 376.98 × 210.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.05x = 79,454.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,454.19/273.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.99

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