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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 377.06 and 210.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 377.06 and 210.82 is: 291.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 377.06 = 210.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/377.06 = 210.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 377.06 × 210.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 79,488.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,488.85/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.05

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