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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.48, 377.12 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.48, 377.12 and 211.32 is: 291.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.48 : 377.12 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.48/377.12 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.48x = 377.12 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.48x = 79,693.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,693.00/273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.40

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