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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.84, 378.06 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.84, 378.06 and 211.56 is: 292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.84 : 378.06 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.84/378.06 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.84x = 378.06 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.84x = 79,982.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,982.37/273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.08

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