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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.45, 377.54 and 211.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.45, 377.54 and 211.17 is: 291.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.45 : 377.54 = 211.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.45/377.54 = 211.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.45x = 377.54 × 211.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.45x = 79,724.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,724.07/273.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.55

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