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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.48, 377.64 and 214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.48, 377.64 and 214.25 is: 295.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.48 : 377.64 = 214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.48/377.64 = 214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.48x = 377.64 × 214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.48x = 80,906.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,906.88/273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.85

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