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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.16, 409.74 and 212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.16, 409.74 and 212.01 is: 318.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.16 : 409.74 = 212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.16/409.74 = 212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.16x = 409.74 × 212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.16x = 86,868.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,868.98/273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.02

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