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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.18, 376.73 and 210.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.18, 376.73 and 210.91 is: 290.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.18 : 376.73 = 210.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.18/376.73 = 210.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.18x = 376.73 × 210.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.18x = 79,456.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,456.12/273.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.86

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