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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273.95, 377.83 and 211.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273.95, 377.83 and 211.95 is: 292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273.95 : 377.83 = 211.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273.95/377.83 = 211.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273.95x = 377.83 × 211.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273.95x = 80,080.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,080.65/273.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.32

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