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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.27, 377.42 and 211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.27, 377.42 and 211.84 is: 292.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.27 : 377.42 = 211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.27/377.42 = 211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.27x = 377.42 × 211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.27x = 79,952.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,952.33/273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.58

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