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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.26, 376.85 and 210.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.26, 376.85 and 210.99 is: 290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.26 : 376.85 = 210.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.26/376.85 = 210.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.26x = 376.85 × 210.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.26x = 79,510.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,510.53/273.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.98

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