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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.54, 410.10 and 212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.54, 410.10 and 212.80 is: 319.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.54 : 410.10 = 212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.54/410.10 = 212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.54x = 410.10 × 212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.54x = 87,269.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,269.28/273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.04

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