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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.52, 377.06 and 215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.52, 377.06 and 215.20 is: 296.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.52 : 377.06 = 215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.52/377.06 = 215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.52x = 377.06 × 215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.52x = 81,143.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,143.31/273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.66

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