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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.72, 373.41 and 212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.72, 373.41 and 212.40 is: 292.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.72 : 373.41 = 212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.72/373.41 = 212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.72x = 373.41 × 212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.72x = 79,312.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,312.28/270.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.97

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