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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.44, 377.49 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.44, 377.49 and 211.14 is: 291.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.44 : 377.49 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.44/377.49 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.44x = 377.49 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.44x = 79,703.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,703.24/273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.48

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