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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.30, 377.33 and 211.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.30, 377.33 and 211.02 is: 291.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.30 : 377.33 = 211.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.30/377.33 = 211.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.30x = 377.33 × 211.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.30x = 79,624.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,624.18/273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.34

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