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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.16, 376.59 and 214.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.16, 376.59 and 214.21 is: 295.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.16 : 376.59 = 214.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.16/376.59 = 214.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.16x = 376.59 × 214.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.16x = 80,669.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,669.34/273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.32

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