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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.56, 377.10 and 215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.56, 377.10 and 215.24 is: 296.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.56 : 377.10 = 215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.56/377.10 = 215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.56x = 377.10 × 215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.56x = 81,167.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,167.00/273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.71

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