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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.20, 376.50 and 211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.20, 376.50 and 211.22 is: 291.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.20 : 376.50 = 211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.20/376.50 = 211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.20x = 376.50 × 211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.20x = 79,524.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,524.33/273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.08

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