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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.23, 376.77 and 211.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.23, 376.77 and 211.07 is: 291.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.23 : 376.77 = 211.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.23/376.77 = 211.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.23x = 376.77 × 211.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.23x = 79,524.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,524.84/273.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.05

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