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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.29, 376.79 and 210.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.29, 376.79 and 210.34 is: 289.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.29 : 376.79 = 210.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.29/376.79 = 210.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.29x = 376.79 × 210.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.29x = 79,251.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,251.07/273.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.99

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