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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.24, 374.07 and 212.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.24, 374.07 and 212.92 is: 293.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.24 : 374.07 = 212.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.24/374.07 = 212.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.24x = 374.07 × 212.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.24x = 79,646.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,646.98/271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.64

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