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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.63, 377.19 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.63, 377.19 and 214.48 is: 295.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.63 : 377.19 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.63/377.19 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.63x = 377.19 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.63x = 80,899.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,899.71/273.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.65

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