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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.12, 376.61 and 210.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.12, 376.61 and 210.93 is: 290.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.12 : 376.61 = 210.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.12/376.61 = 210.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.12x = 376.61 × 210.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.12x = 79,437.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,437.29/273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.85

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