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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.42, 377.50 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.42, 377.50 and 211.14 is: 291.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.42 : 377.50 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.42/377.50 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.42x = 377.50 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.42x = 79,704.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,704.82/273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.51

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