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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.60, 377.49 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.60, 377.49 and 211.32 is: 291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.60 : 377.49 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.60/377.49 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.60x = 377.49 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.60x = 79,771.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,771.19/273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.56

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