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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.77, 373.28 and 212.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.77, 373.28 and 212.45 is: 292.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.77 : 373.28 = 212.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.77/373.28 = 212.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.77x = 373.28 × 212.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.77x = 79,300.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,300.41/270.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.88

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