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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.46, 373.05 and 212.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.46, 373.05 and 212.14 is: 292.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.46 : 373.05 = 212.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.46/373.05 = 212.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.46x = 373.05 × 212.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.46x = 79,138.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,138.83/270.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.61

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