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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.67, 377.67 and 214.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.67, 377.67 and 214.73 is: 296.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.67 : 377.67 = 214.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.67/377.67 = 214.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.67x = 377.67 × 214.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.67x = 81,096.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,096.13/273.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.33

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