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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.49, 409.52 and 212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.49, 409.52 and 212.94 is: 318.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.49 : 409.52 = 212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.49/409.52 = 212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.49x = 409.52 × 212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.49x = 87,203.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,203.72/273.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.86

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