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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.65, 409.65 and 212.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.65, 409.65 and 212.51 is: 318.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.65 : 409.65 = 212.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.65/409.65 = 212.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.65x = 409.65 × 212.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.65x = 87,054.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,054.72/273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.12

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