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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.93, 410.90 and 212.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.93, 410.90 and 212.90 is: 319.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.93 : 410.90 = 212.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.93/410.90 = 212.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.93x = 410.90 × 212.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.93x = 87,477.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,477.49/273.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.34

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