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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.54, 377.06 and 218.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.54, 377.06 and 218.19 is: 300.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.54 : 377.06 = 218.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.54/377.06 = 218.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.54x = 377.06 × 218.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.54x = 82,267.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,267.75/273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.76

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