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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.32, 373.92 and 213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.32, 373.92 and 213 is: 293.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.32 : 373.92 = 213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.32/373.92 = 213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.32x = 373.92 × 213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.32x = 79,644.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,644.96/271.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.55

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