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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.14, 373.76 and 212.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.14, 373.76 and 212.82 is: 293.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.14 : 373.76 = 212.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.14/373.76 = 212.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.14x = 373.76 × 212.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.14x = 79,543.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,543.60/271.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.37

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