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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.56, 410.54 and 212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.56, 410.54 and 212.84 is: 319.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.56 : 410.54 = 212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.56/410.54 = 212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.56x = 410.54 × 212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.56x = 87,379.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,379.33/273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.42

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