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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.08, 377.02 and 210.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.08, 377.02 and 210.79 is: 291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.08 : 377.02 = 210.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.08/377.02 = 210.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.08x = 377.02 × 210.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.08x = 79,472.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,472.05/273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.02

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