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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.08, 377.04 and 210.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.08, 377.04 and 210.80 is: 291.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.08 : 377.04 = 210.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.08/377.04 = 210.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.08x = 377.04 × 210.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.08x = 79,480.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,480.03/273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.05

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