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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.39, 377.73 and 218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.39, 377.73 and 218.54 is: 301.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.39 : 377.73 = 218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.39/377.73 = 218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.39x = 377.73 × 218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.39x = 82,547.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,547.23/273.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.94

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