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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.17, 377.19 and 214.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.17, 377.19 and 214.31 is: 295.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.17 : 377.19 = 214.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.17/377.19 = 214.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.17x = 377.19 × 214.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.17x = 80,836.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,836.53/273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.92

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