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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.83, 378.02 and 211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.83, 378.02 and 211.52 is: 292.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.83 : 378.02 = 211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.83/378.02 = 211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.83x = 378.02 × 211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.83x = 79,955.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,955.84/273.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.00

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