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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.40, 377.46 and 211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.40, 377.46 and 211.13 is: 291.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.40 : 377.46 = 211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.40/377.46 = 211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.40x = 377.46 × 211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.40x = 79,693.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,693.13/273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.49

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