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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.91, 376.77 and 221.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.91, 376.77 and 221.13 is: 304.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.91 : 376.77 = 221.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.91/376.77 = 221.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.91x = 376.77 × 221.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.91x = 83,315.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,315.15/273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.17

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