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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.45, 377.14 and 211.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.45, 377.14 and 211.45 is: 291.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.45 : 377.14 = 211.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.45/377.14 = 211.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.45x = 377.14 × 211.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.45x = 79,746.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,746.25/273.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.63

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