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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.88, 378.10 and 211.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.88, 378.10 and 211.58 is: 292.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.88 : 378.10 = 211.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.88/378.10 = 211.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.88x = 378.10 × 211.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.88x = 79,998.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,998.19/273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.09

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